Easy Tech TutsHow to Verify Domain Ownership in Webflow Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Before Webflow will fully activate hosting and SSL on a custom domain, it needs to confirm you actually own it. This guide shows where to find your unique TXT verification string and how to add it correctly to your domain registrar's DNS settings. It's for anyone completing a domain connection or handing off a finished site to a client.
01Open the Custom Domains settings
In your Webflow project, go to the production-level Custom Domains settings to locate your domain configuration.
02Copy your verification token
Find the one-time TXT record string Webflow generates for validating ownership of your domain.
03Log into your domain registrar
Open your external DNS management dashboard, wherever your domain is actually registered.
04Add the TXT record
Create a new TXT record using your domain's hostname and paste in the exact verification value from Webflow.
05Confirm verification and check SSL
Return to Webflow and click the verify domain status button, then run a DNS propagation check to confirm SSL certificate activation.
Frequently asked questions
Why won't my domain verify immediately?
DNS changes take time to propagate, so it can take anywhere from a few minutes to a day before Webflow recognizes the new TXT record.
Should I remove old verification records?
Yes, leftover duplicate TXT records from a previous configuration can cause conflicts, so clean those up first.
Does verifying ownership also set up hosting?
Verification confirms you control the domain, but you'll still need to add the A and CNAME records separately to route traffic to Webflow.
What if I don't have access to my registrar's DNS settings?
You'll need to work with whoever manages your domain's DNS, since the TXT record must be added there directly.
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