A TXT (Text) record is a DNS record that stores arbitrary text data associated with a domain. TXT records are widely used for domain ownership verification (by Google, Microsoft, etc.), email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and security policies. For example, an SPF TXT record specifies which servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain, helping prevent email spoofing.
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What is a TXT record used for?
TXT records store text data for purposes like domain verification, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and security policies.