What TXT records do
- Open cPanel > Domains > Zone Editor (under the Domains section).
- Find your domain and click Add Record.
- Set Type to TXT.
- Set Name/Host — @ for the root (the editor expands it to yourdomain.com.) or a subdomain like google._domainkey.
- Set TTL — 3600 is the sane default.
- Paste the Value — the record string exactly as the provider gave it.
- Click Add Record — changes go live on the authoritative zone immediately and propagate outward per TTL.
That is the whole procedure; the sections below cover SPF, DKIM and verification records specifically.
The cPanel Zone Editor walkthrough
How this plays out with TXT record: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.
Adding SPF correctly
Two practical notes on cPanel Zone Editor: it interacts directly with caching and database response, and misconfiguration is the most common cause of 'hosting is slow' tickets. WebJi® support checks it as part of standard migrations.
Adding DKIM records
Publish one SPF record that includes only the servers allowed to send for the domain, turn on DKIM in the mail panel, and add a DMARC record that starts at p=none while you watch reports. Two SPF records invalidate both. After DNS changes, wait out the TTL before you judge a test message.
Verification records: Google Workspace, Meta and more
Verification records: Google Workspace, Meta and more. Do the change this heading names on one site first, then check it in a private browser window or in the mail client, depending on the topic. Change one setting at a time, and undo it if the result is wrong before you try the next. If you want the Jaipur desk to look with you, email support@webji.services — that mailbox is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.
Checking propagation with dig and whatsmydns
Set the nameservers at the registrar, then edit records only in the DNS host those nameservers point at. Editing the other panel does nothing. A website and its mail can use different hosts: the A record sends the site, MX sends the mail.
Common mistakes: quotes, @, trailing dots
Quotes. Pasting the provider's value with their quotes is usually fine in cPanel, but doubled quotes ('"value""') break parsing — if the record shows weird in dig, re-enter without quotes. @ confusion: entering yourdomain.com in Host duplicates the domain (it becomes yourdomain.com.yourdomain.com.) — use @ alone.
Trailing dots: cPanel appends the zone automatically; do not type the full name with a final dot. Splitting long DKIM keys: if a provider gives the key in multiple quoted segments, concatenate them into one string. And the master rule: one SPF record per hostname — a second v=spf1 record makes receivers pick arbitrarily, usually failing both. Mail-record neighbours live in the MX guide and the MX explainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a TXT record in cPanel?
Linux shared and WordPress plans use cPanel. Windows plans use Plesk. The panel login is separate from the client area where you pay invoices and open tickets. If you need a specific panel on a VPS, say so in the quote request to support@webji.services — it is not assumed on every unmanaged server.
How do I verify my domain for Google Workspace?
On shared plans it is pre-configured; on custom-quoted tiers you choose the values, and our Jaipur desk sizes them against your actual traffic before you commit.
What is an SPF record and how do I add one?
Trailing dots: cPanel appends the zone automatically; do not type the full name with a final dot. Splitting long DKIM keys: if a provider gives the key in multiple quoted segments, concatenate them into one string. And the master rule: one SPF record per hostname — a second v=spf1 record makes receivers pick arbitrarily, usually failing both.
How long does a TXT record take to propagate?
Timing depends on the job named in the question, not on a stock slogan. Email support@webji.services with the deadline and what already exists (domain, content, old host), and the reply gives you a date you can hold the team to.
How do I add DKIM in cPanel?
Linux shared and WordPress plans use cPanel. Windows plans use Plesk. The panel login is separate from the client area where you pay invoices and open tickets. If you need a specific panel on a VPS, say so in the quote request to support@webji.services — it is not assumed on every unmanaged server. The question here is: How do I add DKIM in cPanel.
Where is the Zone Editor in cPanel?
Linux shared and WordPress plans use cPanel. Windows plans use Plesk. The panel login is separate from the client area where you pay invoices and open tickets. If you need a specific panel on a VPS, say so in the quote request to support@webji.services — it is not assumed on every unmanaged server. The question here is: Where is the Zone Editor in cPanel.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.