DNS Guide
TXT Record Not Found? Fix It Fast
TXT records are used for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Google verification, and many services. When they don’t appear, it’s usually a host/label mistake or you updated the wrong DNS zone.
Checklist
- Confirm the host/label is correct (root vs subdomain vs selector).
- Make sure the value is entered as plain text (no extra quotes unless your DNS UI requires it).
- Verify you updated DNS in the active zone (check NS records first).
- Use propagation checks and filter by region to identify caching delays.
Common TXT failures
- Wrong name: SPF must be at root, DKIM uses selector._domainkey, and DMARC uses _dmarc.
- Multiple TXT values: Some records must be split correctly across strings. Others must be single string.
- Caching: Verification tools may be hitting a resolver that still has old cached data.