How to add a TXT record in Namecheap

With its easy-to-use interface and simple domain management dashboard, Namecheap makes adding records to your domain name system (DNS) a breeze.

While you may need to add multiple records to your domain, such as an A record or a CNAME, this article will focus solely on how to add a TXT record in Namecheap. We will also explain why DNS records are important and discuss Namecheap and its benefits in more detail.

Add a TXT record in Namecheap

This tutorial will assume that you have already used the Namecheap platform and understand its basic functions. In particular, you must have a Namecheap account with at least one domain.

To add a TXT record on Namecheap, follow these steps:

1. Go to Namecheap dashboard and log in.
   
2. Under “Domain & Hosting,” navigate to “Domains.” Your hosting accounts will appear here, along with any domains you have.
   
3. Locate the domain you want to transfer and click the “Manage” button.
   
4. Go to the “Advanced DNS” tab at the top of the domain page.
   
5. Whether you want to add a TXT record to a domain or hosting account, click the corresponding entry.
   
6. Select “TXT Record” to create a new record.
   
7. Enter the registration details, including port and host name.
   
8. Select “Add TXT Record” and review the details on the next page. If you are satisfied with the information entered, confirm the action.

Note that for step 5, your hostname will be the name or IP of your server.

Why are TXT records important?

A TXT record is stored in your DNS. The record contains domain information that is particularly useful with respect to the email service. There may be other reasons why you need to add a TXT record, such as proving ownership of your domain.

If you have a Google Cloud account, you will receive a personalized TXT record from Google. Adding this record to your domain will confirm you as the owner of the domain. As a result, your domain will be more secure and have a better reputation with Google.

However, ownership verification is not just reserved for Google. Adding a TXT record confirming that you own the domain will work universally. Outside of Google, you will need to obtain a verification code to insert the record. You can get this code, as well as DNS administrator access, from Namecheap, which is your domain registrar.

Other types of TXT records can improve the security of your email service. You can use different logs to disable outgoing spam, make your email content more secure, authenticate your messages, and secure the connection for both incoming and outgoing emails.

In more general use, a TXT record contains basic domain information and serves as a repository for your contact details.

Other types of crucial records

TXT records are not the only type of record you can add to your server. In fact, there are many other records that serve different purposes. Briefly, these are:

• a records
• AAAA records
• AFSDB Records
• ATMA records
• CAA Records
• CERT records
• CNAME records
• DHCID Records
• NAME Records
• DNSKEY records
• DS records
• HINFO records
• ISDN records
• MB, MG, MINFO, MR records
• MX Records
• NAPTR records
• NSAP records
• NSEC Records
• NSEC3 records
• NSEC3PARAM registers
• PTR records
• PR records
• RRSIG Records
• RT records
• SOA records
• SRV records
• TLSA records
• x25 records

a record

A records are the basic record type that stores your domain name as an IPv4 address.

AAAA Records

AAAA records are similar to variant A. However, instead of using IPv4, AAAA records use IPv6.

AFSDB Records

This type of registration establishes contact between your local domain and a number in the Andrew File System (AFS).

ATMA records

ATMA records connect your domain name to an address within Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). This address is formatted in decimal or hexadecimal system.

CAA Records

A CAA record manages your domain’s certificates. In particular, the registry controls whether the domain will accept certificates from specific authorities.

CERT records

CERT records store certificates of authenticity as well as certificate revocation lists (CRLs), which can identify unauthorized senders or receivers of data.

CNAME records

If you have a domain that serves as an alias, a CNAME record will point to the actual domain instead of the alias.

DHCID Records

DHCID records are essential for storing information about your Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

NAME Records

You can generate aliases for each subdomain that belongs to your domain. Unlike a CNAME record, which stores only one alias, DNAME can store multiple entries.

DNSKEY records

This type of registry is intended as a repository of data keys for DNSSEC signature verification.

DS records

DS records protect DNSSEC delegations by referencing the DNSKEY record.

HINFO records

A HINFO record stores the details of the host hardware and operating system. Because they contain sensitive information, these logs are mostly kept off public servers.

ISDN records

This type of registration connects your domain name to a phone number on the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).

MX Records

A mail exchange (MX) record has email address instructions that allow emails to reach servers according to the SMTP protocol.

MB, MG, MINFO, MR records

These records represent an alternative to the MX record.

NAPTR Records

NAPTR records connect domains to DNS records on the corresponding servers.

NSAP records

An NSAP record connects a domain name to a particular NSAP address, similar to how an A or AAAA record works for IP addresses.

NSEC Records

NSEC records manage how DNSSEC records appear in the sort order. This feature is particularly important for DNSSEC record validation.

NSEC3 records

This type of registry works identically to NSEC but incorporates an encrypted hashing technique.

NSEC3PARAM registers

As the name indicates, this record type contains NSEC3 parameters. It plays a key role in responding to DNSSEC requests with the appropriate NSEC3 record.

PTR records

A PTR record is practically the opposite of an A record. It links an IP address to a domain name.

RP Records

This type of record contains the mailbox, telephone and address information of whoever is responsible for the domain.

RRSIG Records

If there are multiple DNS records that share the type and name, the RRSIG record will handle their DNSSEC signatures for verification purposes.

RT Records

RT records can route intermediaries to a registered domain. Only intermediate hosts with valid A records will be eligible for this type of routing.

SOA records

The IETF standard requires that servers contain SOA records, as this type of record contains crucial zone and domain information.

SRV records

SRV records are particularly important for email and VoIP services. These logs contain information about the relevant ports and hosts.

TLSA records

When a domain uses a TLS server, it depends on the proper use of the key for communication. A TLSA record contains these keys to ensure that servers function correctly.

X25 Records

This type of registration connects a domain name to an address number on a public switched data network (PSDN).

What makes Namecheap a good choice?

Before proceeding with inserting a TXT record into Namecheap, it may be worth going into details about the hosting platform itself.

As you probably know, Namecheap is very popular due to its attractive price. However, that is not the only advantage of this platform.

Namecheap comes with a free SSL certificate, enough server space, unlimited bandwidth, and uptime above industry standards. The last point is particularly important because it means your traffic can move unlimited data back and forth. However, it is important to note that this does not mean unlimited server speed.

You can get the most out of Namecheap thanks to its intuitive interface and easy-to-use build. The platform’s control panel is designed for managing hosting accounts.

Set up your Namecheap domain correctly

A TXT record allows Namecheap domain administrators to add text content to their DNS records for added functionality and compliance. Fortunately, with the platform’s easy-to-use and user-friendly interface, you should have no problem accomplishing this task.

Did you add a TXT record on Namecheap successfully? Let us know in the comments below.