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Domain Verification

Domain verification proves you own the domain associated with your project. It is required before you can activate any campaigns.

Why Verification Is Required​

Domain verification ensures that only legitimate business owners can advertise under a domain. This protects the integrity of the platform and builds trust with publishers and end users.

Verification Process​

Step 1: Initiate Verification​

  1. Navigate to your project detail page.
  2. Click Verify Domain in the domain verification banner, or go to the domain verification section.
  3. Vexrail generates a unique TXT record value for your domain.

Step 2: Add the DNS TXT Record​

Add the provided TXT record to your domain's DNS configuration. The exact steps depend on your DNS provider, but the general process is:

  1. Log in to your DNS provider's management console.
  2. Navigate to the DNS records for your domain.
  3. Create a new TXT record:
    • Host/Name: Use @ or leave blank (refers to the root domain).
    • Value: Paste the verification string provided by Vexrail.
    • TTL: Use the default or set to 3600 (1 hour).
  4. Save the record.

Step 3: Verify​

  1. Return to your project on Vexrail.
  2. Click Verify.
  3. Vexrail checks the DNS records for your domain.

If the TXT record is found, your domain status changes to Verified and you can start activating campaigns.

Verification Statuses​

StatusMeaning
UnverifiedNo verification has been attempted.
PendingA verification token has been generated but not yet confirmed.
VerifiedDomain ownership has been confirmed.
FailedThe verification check did not find the expected TXT record. You can retry at any time.

Troubleshooting​

  • DNS propagation delay -- Changes to DNS records can take up to 48 hours to propagate, though most updates are visible within a few minutes. If verification fails, wait and try again.
  • Wrong record type -- Make sure you are adding a TXT record, not a CNAME or A record.
  • Subdomain vs. root domain -- The TXT record should be added to the root domain, not a subdomain.
  • Multiple TXT records -- It is safe to have multiple TXT records on a domain. The Vexrail verification record will not conflict with existing records (such as SPF or DKIM).