Add Txt records

hiep.pham · 11-29-2012, 04:20 PM

Hello:

Could someone tell me what commands or instruction on how to add another txt records. Google Apps want to verify if I owned my domain.

In the Host field, enter @.
Leave the TTL field set to the default value.
In the Text field, copy and paste the following unique security token:

google-site-verification=XgSy2JJl20CkRApIDmQxJcGrzZhjZD12oF20EogjtZk

Thanks,

Hiep

pixellany · 11-29-2012, 04:51 PM

We will need more information...

Where do you want to add text records?

Where did you get the instructions that you posted? Did you try following them?

hiep.pham · 11-29-2012, 05:22 PM

Sorry if I didn't give more details. I just want to add another txt record like this one IN TXT v=spf1 mx ~all

Since we have our own dns server, we will need to input a TXT record so Google can verify that we own xxx.com with out this verification we can't continue to setup Google Apps.

https://www.google.com/webmasters/ve...tics&u=0&pli=1

pixellany · 11-29-2012, 07:25 PM

Maybe someone who understands this will join the thread---meanwhile: Add text record where? Are you following instructions provided by Google? (Your link does not appear to answer these questions.)

chrism01 · 11-29-2012, 07:44 PM

Like he said, give us lots more details; remember we know nothing about your setup.

hiep.pham · 11-30-2012, 01:01 PM

Ultimately can you tell me how to add a TXT record on Linux DNS server?

Thanks,

steelneck · 11-30-2012, 01:22 PM

Text record of what?

hiep.pham · 11-30-2012, 02:24 PM

TXT record so that Google Apps can verify token that we are own this domain xxx.com (example)

And this is a record that Google want me to add on our DNS server. Is that make sense at all?

google-site-verification=XgSy2JJl20CkRApIDmQxJcGrzZhjZD12oF20EogjtZk

steelneck · 11-30-2012, 02:48 PM

Site verification at google:
http://support.google.com/webmasters...n&answer=35179

As i understand you want to go by the third option, to verify via your domain name provider. Sorry i cannot know anything about your provider, but as you see above you have three other simple options to verify to google that you own your site.

hiep.pham · 11-30-2012, 02:52 PM

3rd option will not work since we have our own NS server not our provider. That's why I asked earlier to see how to add a TXT record on Linux DNS server. Can you help me with that?

pixellany · 11-30-2012, 05:19 PM

Even after reading all the posts, I do not have a clear picture of what is going on. I know that Google wants you to add something to your DNS server, and it **appears** that you control the server.

Now, I can GUESS that what Google wants you to add is something that will be sent to them if they somehow contact your server. I can also GUESS that there is standard protocol for such things. I would think that the place to start would be the person who maintains/administers your server.

hiep.pham · 11-30-2012, 05:31 PM

I'm the server admin. Sorry if I didn't explain clear in enough. Anyway,how can I edit DNS zone file in the linux so I can add the TXT record? Can you provide me the instructions or commands line for it?

pixellany · 11-30-2012, 05:59 PM

disclosure---I personally do not know how to do this. I can still maybe help you find the answer.

What SW is running the server (eg Apache)? Do you have the manuals (or know where to find them on the net?)

What is a "DNS zone file"? Is that where Google told you to put something?