Add TXT/CNAME verification records in DNS (Google, Microsoft, SSL, etc.)

Many external services require a DNS verification record to prove that you control a domain. This is typically a TXT or CNAME record (for example: Google Search Console, Microsoft services, SSL validation, email sender verification, and more).

Step 1: Identify where your DNS is managed

You must add the record in the system that hosts your domain DNS:

• If your domain uses GARMTECH nameservers (ns1.garmtech.com, ns2.garmtech.com, ns3.garmtech.com), you can manage DNS in Plesk for your hosting subscription.
• If your domain uses external nameservers (for example, Cloudflare), add the record there (adding it in Plesk will not change public DNS).

Step 2: Add a TXT record (most common verification)

1. Log in to Plesk (open your hosting service in My.GARMTECH → Login to Plesk).
2. Go to Websites & Domains → DNS Settings.
3. Click Add Record → choose TXT.
4. Fill in:
   • Domain name / Host: use @ (or leave empty) for the root record, or specify a subdomain (for example: _acme-challenge).
   • TXT record: paste the value exactly as provided by the service.
5. Click OK, then click Update to apply DNS changes.

Step 3: Add a CNAME record (sometimes used for verification)

1. In DNS Settings, click Add Record → choose CNAME.
2. Set:
   • Host: the name provided by the service (for example: verify or abc123).
   • Value: the target hostname (for example: token.provider-example.com).
3. Click OK and Update.

Common formatting rules

• Do not add extra quotes unless the service explicitly requires it.
• For the root domain record, use @ (or blank), not www.
• DNS changes can take time to propagate. In many cases it’s fast, but up to 24 hours is possible.

How to check if the record is visible

• Use any public DNS checker and look up your TXT/CNAME record.
• Or use command line:
  • TXT: nslookup -type=TXT example.com
  • CNAME: nslookup -type=CNAME verify.example.com