TXT record Propagation Checker

See whether your TXT record change has spread: 12 public resolvers, queried live, side by side.

Map key: each dot is the country where a resolver's operator is headquartered (number = resolvers), coloured by result. It does not show where the query ran — most of these resolvers are anycast networks with servers in many cities.

Reading the results

  • ✓ green — the resolver returned a record
  • ✕ red — no record / no answer
  • Different answers = still propagating; wait for the old TTL to expire

What this is — and isn't

These are 12 large public resolvers, queried live over encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS from our servers. Most are anycast networks with many locations, so we show which resolver answered — not a city. Two (CIRA Canadian Shield) are run by the organization that operates .ca. Your ISP's resolver may still show an older answer until its cache expires.

What is an TXT record?

TXT records hold free-form text. They are used for SPF, DKIM and DMARC email authentication and for domain-ownership verification by Google, Microsoft, Facebook and others.

How to check TXT record propagation

Type your domain in the box above, keep TXT selected and press Search. We ask 12 public DNS resolvers — including two run by CIRA Canadian Shield — at the same moment and show each answer side by side.

Reading the results

Green rows should each show your new text value. A domain can have many TXT records; resolvers may list them in different order, which is fine. If your verification string is missing on some rows, wait for the TTL and re-check before retrying verification.

Common problems

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Frequently asked questions

How long until a TXT record is visible?

Usually minutes, up to the TTL for edits to an existing record.

Why does Google or Microsoft say my TXT record is not found?

The verifier's resolver may not have it yet. Check all 12 resolvers here, wait a few minutes and retry.

Can I have more than one TXT record?

Yes, many — but only one SPF record.