Knowledgebase: Can I add My Own TXT Records?
How can I add my own TXT records to the DNS of my website. And how long does it take to go live?
You can easily add your own TXT records to any domain hosted on PBN LTD. This is useful for things like Google Search Console verification, email SPF settings, or ownership validation for third-party tools and services.
✍️ How to Add a TXT Record
Follow these simple steps:
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Click on the site name from the main dashboard overview screen.
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In the left-hand menu, go to the “Site Details” section.
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Select “Custom DNS Records.”
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Click the “Add New” button in the top-right corner.
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In the popup:
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Choose TXT Record from the dropdown.
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Enter only the TXT value in the text field.
📝 Note: You do not need to manually enter the host or domain—it will default to the root (
@
) automatically. -
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Click Create to save and queue the record for propagation.
🌐 Special Note for Cloudflare Users
If your domain is using Cloudflare CDN, TXT record values are expected to be inside quotation marks ("
).
📌 For example:
Instead of:
google-site-verification=AbC123abc456
You should enter:
"google-site-verification=AbC123abc456"
This requirement is confirmed in Cloudflare’s official documentation and helps prevent issues with parsing or verification errors.
⏱️ How Long Does It Take to Go Live?
Once saved, your record is queued for DNS update:
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Most records are live within a few minutes.
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However, allow up to 24 hours for full global DNS propagation.
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During this time, verifications may show as pending — this is normal.
If you’ve followed all the steps and still have issues after 24 hours, feel free to open a support ticket and we’ll be happy to help!
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