DNS Protocol Library
TXT Record Lookup Tool
Perform a free online TXT record lookup to check DNS text fields. Verify SPF, DKIM, and DMARC verification records for security compliance.
Query Live TXT Records
Perform a real-time network request to fetch active TXT mappings for any target domain.
Open Diagnostic ConsoleWhat is a DNS TXT Record?
A Text (TXT) record holds arbitrary human-readable or machine-readable text parameters. It is commonly used for domain ownership validation and email authentication policies (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
RFC Zone File Example Format
In standard zone files, a TXT record is declared using the following syntax structure:
example.com. 3600 IN TXT "v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all"CLI Terminal Query Example
Verify this record type locally using standard terminal debugging tools:
dig example.com TXT