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How to verify the ownership of a domain using DNS (CNAME record)
How to verify the ownership of a domain using DNS (CNAME record)

Learn how to verify the domain using DNS (CNAME record).

Ana Pascoal avatar
Written by Ana Pascoal
Updated over a month ago

This verification method consists of proving that you have control over the DNS records that point to your website. To do so, create a CNAME record with the content given to you in the verification process. This validation through DNS doesn't involve making changes to the website.

Step 1: Add the domain

First, start by adding the domain at Probely as follows:

  1. Log in to the Probely app.

  2. On the TARGETS list, click on the 3 vertical dots next to the ADD button, and then choose Domains on the overflow menu.

  3. On the next page, click on ADD DOMAIN.

  4. Type the name of your domain and click on ADD.

  5. In the next dialog, choose the DNS (CNAME) option to verify the ownership of your domain, and click on NEXT.​​

You will be presented with the information you need to create the CNAME record in your DNS. Don't close the dialog.​

Step 2: Create the CNAME record in your DNS

In this step, use the information provided in the Verify Domain dialog, and do the following:

  1. Copy both text contents displayed on the dialog.

  2. Insert them as a CNAME record in your DNS.

Step 3: Verify the domain

Now, in the Verify Domain dialog, you can finally click on VERIFY. After the domain has been verified, you can start scanning!

Common Issues and Mistakes

It might take some time

DNS records might take some time to get updated across all DNS servers. This shouldn't take more than 48 hours though.

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