TXT is a DNS record, containing data in human-readable form for external sources to obtain information regarding a particular Internet domain or subdomain. In the most common situation, such a record is employed to prove that you own a domain name in case you're trying to add it to a search engine or to some website traffic analytics platform. Due to the fact that only the domain owner/administrator can add custom DNS records, the TXT record works as a verification of ownership for the company providing the service. Another popular use for this type of records is the e mail SPF (Sender Policy Framework) security, that helps to ensure that a particular email address shall not be spoofed and that others will not receive junk mail from allegedly your mailbox. The TXT record features details about the mail server where your electronic messages originate from and serves as validation that it's a dependable one. Since there are no standards concerning the content of this type of a record, you could also include any other information also.