TXT Record Lookup
List all TXT records for a domain. View SPF, DKIM, site verification tokens and other text-based DNS records.
What is a TXT record?
A TXT (Text) record stores free-form text for a domain in DNS. Originally designed for human-readable information, it is now used by various protocols to carry configuration data.
Typical uses: SPF email authorization, Google/Bing/Facebook site verification tokens, DKIM public key fragments, and domain ownership proofs.
Understanding TXT record results
SPF record
A TXT record beginning with v=spf1 defines which servers are authorized to send email for the domain. RFC 7208 requires exactly one SPF TXT record.
Verification tokens
Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster, and similar services require a TXT record to prove domain ownership. These tokens typically contain a random string.
Long values
The DNS protocol limits a single TXT string to 255 characters; longer values are split into multiple strings (entries). This tool concatenates them for display.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, multiple TXT records are perfectly normal for non-SPF purposes. However, having more than one TXT record containing v=spf1 is an RFC 7208 violation.
Depending on the TTL, it can take from a few minutes to 48 hours. For most providers 1–2 hours is typical.
A single TXT string can contain at most 255 characters. Longer values are stored as multiple strings and concatenated by the DNS client.
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