How to verify you own a domain

Key points

• DNS TXT verification is the most common
• Some providers use an HTML file or meta tag
• Verification confirms you can configure the domain
• Once verified, you manage its DNS

How to do it

1. Get the verification string from your provider
2. Add it as a TXT record (or upload file)
3. Click verify in your provider
4. Proceed to MX/SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup

Common mistakes

• Adding the wrong record type
• Leaving the verification string after (harmless but messy)
• Using a domain you don't actually control