How to add a text record for a DNS zone.
To add a text (TXT) record:
- Select the DNS tab in the sidebar, then select Views.
- Navigate to the level (DNS zone or DNS sub-zone) where you want to add a TXT record.
- Select the Resource records tab.
- Select New > Text record (TXT).
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Under General, configure the following parameters:
- Name—select one of the following options:
- Same as zone—to use the zone name for the name of the text record, select this option.
- Specify name—to specify a name for the record, select this option and enter a name in the Name field that appears.
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- Text—enter the String value for the record.
- Override TTL—to change the time-to-live value for the record, select this checkbox and enter a value in the TTL field that is displayed. Select a unit of time from the drop-down menu.
- Name—select one of the following options:
- Under Additional info, enter notes describing the resource record in the Comment field, if required.
- In the Change control section, add comments if required.
- Select Create to create the TXT record and return to the Resource records table, or select Create and add another to create the TXT record and re-open the Create text record window.