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TXT Record Lookup.

Retrieve TXT records for any domain to inspect SPF, DKIM, verification tokens, and other text-based DNS entries.

What is a TXT Record? 

A TXT (Text) Record is a DNS record that allows a domain administrator to enter arbitrary text into the Domain Name System. Originally intended for human notes, they are now used by machines to verify that you own a domain or to check if an email is legitimate.

Common Uses for TXT Records

  • Email Security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC): These records tell receiving mail servers (like Gmail or Outlook) which IP addresses are allowed to send email on your behalf. Without these, your emails will go to Spam.
  • Domain Verification: When you sign up for Google Search Console, Microsoft 365, or a CDN, they give you a random string (e.g., google-site-verification=...) to add as a TXT record to prove you control the domain.
  • BIMI (Brand Indicators): Used to display your company logo next to your emails in a user's inbox.
  • Verification for SaaS: Services like Slack, Atlassian, and Stripe use TXT records to verify enterprise domains.

Frequently asked questions:

  • Can I have multiple TXT records?

    Yes. Unlike A records or CNAMEs, it is perfectly normal and common to have 5–10 different TXT records for a single domain (one for Google, one for SPF, one for a CDN, etc.).

  • Why is my TXT record not showing up?

    TXT records are subject to DNS propagation. Also, ensure you haven't added quotation marks manually if your DNS provider adds them automatically—this "double-quoting" is a common reason for verification failure.

  • Can I have two SPF records?

    No. This is a critical error. A domain should only have one SPF record. If you use multiple services (like Gmail and SendGrid), you must merge them into a single record: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:sendgrid.net -all.

  • What is the character limit for a TXT record?

    A single string in a TXT record is limited to 255 characters. However, you can chain multiple strings together in a single record to accommodate longer data, such as 2048-bit DKIM keys.

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