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How do I verify my domain for Google apps?

This article will show you how to set up the required TXT record needed to verify your domain.

Once you have signed up for Google Apps, you will be asked to verify the domain name you used to register with.

Before you start though, you’ll first need to ensure your domain is pointed to the 123 Reg nameservers. Otherwise, any configurations you’ve made to the DNS through our Control Panel will not take effect.

You will need to set your DNS at your nameserver provider. For more information on how to do this, please view the following article: What are the 123 Reg Nameservers and how do I point to or reset them?

Once you’ve done this, simply follow the instructions below:

Please note: it will take between 24-48 hours for any new nameserver changes to become active. It will also take between 4-8 hours for any DNS records to become active, provided you didn’t also change the nameservers.
  1. Sign in to your Google Admin console.
  2. Open the setup tool and select Verify.
    Select Verify for your domain
  3. On the next page, you’ll be told that you can verify your domain with a TXT record. Simply click Continue to proceed.
    Verify domain with a TXT record
  4. Here you will see your unique verification code. Make a note of it or select the Copy link.
    Copy verification code
  5. Once done, log in to your 123 Reg Control Panel.
  6. Next, select Manage All opposite Domains within the ‘All Products and Services’ section.
  7. You will now see a complete list of your purchased domain names. Select the domain you want to update from the provided list.
    Select Domain Names

  8. Next, select DNS within the navbar.

  9. On the next page, create a new record with the following information:
    • Type: select TXT from the list.
    • Name: enter an @ symbol.
    • Value: enter the Google verification code that you received.
    Once done, click Save to complete the process.