How to Add TXT Record on cPanel
Embarking on a website management adventure? Brace yourself for the enigmatic realm of DNS, where TXT records hold the key to unlocking crucial domain insights. New to the cPanel interface and currently find navigation to adding TXT records challenging, don’t worry ModeWebHost have got you covered.
In this article, we will be giving a step-by-step guide on how to add a TXT DNS record to your cPanel. By the end of this article, you should be able to obtain records that will enable you to make decisions that will properly enhance your domain’s capabilities.
Adding TXT Records on cPanel: Step-by-Step Guide
Adding TXT records on cPanel is usually done when you need to verify domain ownership for services like email or when setting up various online services. It involves updating the DNS setting of your domain.
Step #1 Log into your cPanel
If you don’t already know how to log into your cPanel, you can do it by typing ‘http://yourdomain.com/cpanel’ on your address bar, and then entering your login details.
Step #2 Locate the “Zone Editor” Section
The Zone Editor can be found under the “Domains” section, and its exact position varies depending on your cPanel’s theme. Not to worry, it’s very easy to locate, more so, you can always contact ModeWebHost’s customer support to guide you on the exact spot to find it on the current cPanel you have installed from us.
Step #3 Manage Zone Editor
Now you must have seen it, your next step is to click on it, and then click on the “Manage” button which is usually located at the extreme of all possible Actions. Your management task will involve adding a TXT record.
Step #4 Add TXT Records
On the management section, look for the option “Add Record” or “Add DNS Record”, and for the filter, choose TXT”. Next, you will want to fill in the required details for the TXT record:
- Name/Host/Alias: This is typically the subdomain or the @ symbol for the root domain.
- TTL (Time to Live): You can leave this as the default or set it according to your preference.
- TXT Data: Enter the actual TXT record value here.
Step #5 Save Changes and Verify Record
When you are done, click on “Add Record” to save your new entries. Usually, the operation takes effect instantly, however, you may need to wait for at least 48 hours for the DNS change to propagate, and the DNS cache of your visited browsers to change. You can use online tools or commands like ‘nslookup’ to verify that your TXT record has been added and is accessible.
ModeWebHost
ModeWebHost is one of Africa’s largest and best-rated hosting providers with free cPanel offers on all their hosting plans. As they don’t charge upfront or renewal packages for it, you won’t see it among the array of functionality and features you get with different packages. Nevertheless, they have got the best options to explore especially if you are interested in getting a free SSL certificate with your cPanel.
