Set up your TXT resource records.

This guide explains how to add TXT records to a Squarespace domain, or a third-party domain connected to a Squarespace website via Nameserver Connect.

The most common reason to add a TXT record is when a third-party service asks you to add one to verify that you have access to your domain. 

Tip: If your third-party domain is connected via DNS Connect, edit your DNS settings in your third-party domain provider account instead of following this guide.

Note: Our scope of support for DNS records is limited. We can help with showing you where to add records to your DNS settings. We can’t provide technical advice about DNS records or information about how DNS records work with other services. If you need more help, you can get peer-to-peer help in the Domains section of the Squarespace Forum or contact the service you're trying to connect, using our sample message.

Before you begin

To start editing your DNS records, you'll open your domains dashboard and click the domain name. If you have multiple Squarespace domains, you'll manage their DNS records separately.

TXT records

Use a TXT record to add special text to a hostname. Some providers may ask you to add a TXT record to help verify your domain or email address. 

Note: Squarespace automatically adds your domain to the Host field. This means if your provider asks you add your domain to the Host field, like yourdomain.com, you’ll enter @. If your provider asks you to enter a specific value and your domain to the Host field, like mail.yourdomain.com, you’ll enter mail.

To add a TXT record:

1. Click DNS, and then click DNS Settings.
2. Scroll down to Custom Records.
3. Click Add record.
4. In the Type dropdown menu, select TXT.
5. In the Host field, enter the host name. To add your domain as the host name, enter @ into the Host field.
6. In the Data field, enter the TXT record value. This is a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
7. Click Save to add the record to your settings.

Troubleshooting

For help resolving DNS record issues, visit Troubleshooting issues with DNS records.