How to Add TXT Record in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before adding a TXT record, make sure you have:

• Access to HestiaCP control panel
• A domain added in HestiaCP with DNS service enabled
• The text value you need to add (from email provider, Google, etc.)

What is a TXT Record?

TXT records store text information about your domain. They are commonly used for:

• Domain verification (Google, Facebook, etc.)
• SPF (Sender Policy Framework) - Email authentication
• DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
• DMARC policies

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

Access https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083 and log in.

Step 2: Navigate to DNS Section

Click on DNS in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Select Your Domain

Click on the domain name you want to manage.

Step 4: Click "Add DNS Record"

Click the green + Add DNS Record button.

Step 5: Configure the TXT Record

Fill in the details:

• Record Name: Usually leave empty (@) or enter subdomain
• Record Type: Select TXT from dropdown
• IP Address: Enter the text value (can be multiple lines)
• Priority: Leave empty

Common TXT Record Examples

Google Domain Verification

Name: @
Value: google-site-verification=ABC123XYZ...

SPF Record (Email Authentication)

Name: @
Value: v=spf1 mx ~all

Or for Google Workspace:

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

DKIM Record

Name: default._domainkey
Value: v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQKBgQC...

DMARC Policy

Name: _dmarc
Value: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@example.com

TXT Record for Third-Party Services

Many services require TXT verification:

• Google Search Console - google-site-verification
• Facebook Domain Verification - facebook-domain-verification
• Bing Webmaster Tools - bing-site-verification
• Apple Pay - apple-domain-verification

Troubleshooting

If the text value contains spaces or quotes, wrap in double quotes:

"v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all"