TXT is a DNS record, that contains data in human-readable form for external sources to gain information regarding a certain domain name or subdomain. In the most common scenario, this kind of record is employed to prove that you own a domain in case you are trying to add it to an Internet search engine or to some traffic analytics platform. Since just the domain name owner/administrator is able to add custom DNS records, the TXT record works as a verification of ownership for the firm providing the service. Another popular use for this sort of records is the e-mail SPF (Sender Policy Framework) protection, which makes sure that an e-mail address will not be spoofed and that others will not receive spam from allegedly your mailbox. The TXT record includes details about the mail server where your electronic messages arrive from and serves as verification that it is a dependable one. Because there are no restrictions about the content of such a record, you could also include any other info also.