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DNS Redirect

Why is my domain verification failing?

Domain verification requires a correctly configured DNS TXT record. Here are common issues and solutions.

Common problems

Wrong record name

The TXT record must be named _nerdtools-verify as a subdomain of your hostname. For example:

  • Redirecting example.com → TXT record at _nerdtools-verify.example.com
  • Redirecting go.example.com → TXT record at _nerdtools-verify.go.example.com

Token mismatch

Copy the verification token exactly as shown. Extra spaces or missing characters will cause verification to fail.

DNS not propagated

DNS changes can take time to propagate globally. Wait 15-30 minutes after adding the record, then try again. In rare cases, propagation can take up to 48 hours.

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