DNS TXT Lookup

Built for operators & agencies
Live DNS - no cached APIs
No login required
No data retention
Privacy first diagnostics
Prevents blacklisting - not causes it

List TXT records at the root of a domain (SPF, DMARC, verification strings, and more).

This checks TXT records at the root. For DKIM selectors, use the DKIM checker.

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What TXT records are actually used for

TXT records are a generic DNS mechanism used to publish text-based information about a domain. Email authentication relies heavily on TXT records to verify sender identity and enforce policy.

Common TXT records you will see

  • SPF: starts with v=spf1
  • DMARC: starts with v=DMARC1
  • Verification strings: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Stripe

What usually goes wrong

  • Multiple SPF records (breaks SPF completely)
  • SPF too long (exceeds DNS lookup limits)
  • DMARC never enforced (p=none forever)
  • Old verification junk left behind

Next steps after TXT lookup

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