{"id":3596,"date":"2025-11-26T06:14:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T06:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/?p=3596"},"modified":"2026-03-06T13:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:16:25","slug":"how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Verify Your Domain on Meta (Facebook &#038; Instagram) via cPanel DNS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZHRKowWL_0I?rel=0;si=vHHcMUgZTUp84HTi\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Step_2_Copy_the_Meta_DNS_TXT_Verification_Record\" >Step 2: Copy the Meta DNS TXT Verification Record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Step_3_Log_in_to_Your_cPanel_on_telaHosting\" >Step 3: Log in to Your cPanel on telaHosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Step_4_Open_Zone_Editor_for_Your_Domain\" >Step 4: Open Zone Editor for Your Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Step_5_Add_the_Meta_Verification_TXT_Record\" >Step 5: Add the Meta Verification TXT Record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Step_6_Wait_for_DNS_Propagation\" >Step 6: Wait for DNS Propagation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Step_7_Return_to_Meta_and_Click_%E2%80%9CVerify%E2%80%9D\" >Step 7: Return to Meta and Click \u201cVerify\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Common_Problems_How_to_Fix_Them\" >Common Problems &amp; How to Fix Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-verify-your-domain-on-meta-facebook-instagram-via-cpanel-dns\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Verify_Your_Domain_on_Meta\"><\/span><strong>Why You Should Verify Your Domain on Meta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You get full authority over your domain on Meta<\/li>\n<li>You can control who can edit your links, previews, and content<\/li>\n<li>Your ads become more trustworthy<\/li>\n<li>Required for some Meta Pixel and conversion features<\/li>\n<li>Protects your brand identity across Facebook and Instagram<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re serious about online visibility and brand protection, this is something you <em>must<\/em> do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Go_to_Meta_Business_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Go to Meta Business Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin, you need access to your Meta Business Manager.<\/p>\n<p>1. Visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/business.facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/business.facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Log in to your account<\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"ebeff6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ebeff6;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3597 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Meta-Business-Settings-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Log into your account\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Meta-Business-Settings-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Meta-Business-Settings-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Meta-Business-Settings.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Go to <strong>Business Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"f3f5f8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f3f5f8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3687 size-medium aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Business-Settings-1-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Go to Business Settings\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Business-Settings-1-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Business-Settings-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Go-to-Business-Settings-1.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. On the left side menu, scroll to <strong>Brand Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"f4f5f8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f4f5f8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3688 size-medium aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/On-the-left-side-menu-scroll-to-Brand-Safety-711x400.avif\" alt=\"On the left side menu, scroll to Brand Safety\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/On-the-left-side-menu-scroll-to-Brand-Safety-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/On-the-left-side-menu-scroll-to-Brand-Safety-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/On-the-left-side-menu-scroll-to-Brand-Safety.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Click <strong>Domains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"f4f5f8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f4f5f8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3689 size-medium aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Domains-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Click Domains\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Domains-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Domains-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Domains.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Click <strong>Add<\/strong> to register a new domain.<\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"f3f4f7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f3f4f7;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3690 size-medium aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Add-to-register-a-new-domain-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Click Add to register a new domain.\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Add-to-register-a-new-domain-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Add-to-register-a-new-domain-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Click-Add-to-register-a-new-domain.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Enter your domain name (without \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d). <span style=\"color: #555555;\">Example: <\/span><span style=\"color: #555555;\">yourdomain.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"909193\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #909193;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3691 size-medium aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Enter-your-domain-name-2-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Enter your domain name\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Enter-your-domain-name-2-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Enter-your-domain-name-2-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Enter-your-domain-name-2.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Click <strong style=\"color: #555555;\">Add<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The platform will now show you <strong>three verification methods<\/strong>, but the one we want is <strong>DNS Verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Copy_the_Meta_DNS_TXT_Verification_Record\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Copy the Meta DNS TXT Verification Record<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Choose <strong>DNS Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"f0f2f5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f0f2f5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3692 size-medium aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-DNS-Verification-1-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Choose DNS Verification\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-DNS-Verification-1-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-DNS-Verification-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-DNS-Verification-1.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Meta will display a unique TXT record that looks like this: facebook-domain-verification=xyz123abc987<\/p>\n<p>3. Copy it exactly as shown \u2014 this is what you\u2019ll add to your cPanel DNS on telaHosting.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Don\u2019t add quotation marks or extra spaces. Just copy it as it is.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Log_in_to_Your_cPanel_on_telaHosting\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Log in to Your cPanel on telaHosting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, it\u2019s time to add the DNS record on your hosting.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, log in to your telaHosting Client Area using your registered email and password.<\/li>\n<li>From the dashboard, select your hosting account and click \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-log-in-to-your-cpanel-hosting-account\/\">Log in to cPanel<\/a><\/strong>\u201d to access the dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Once inside, scroll down until you see <strong style=\"color: #555555;\">Domains<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\"> and click <\/span><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">Zone Editor<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"cdcfd9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cdcfd9;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3460 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Find DNS Zone Editor\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Open_Zone_Editor_for_Your_Domain\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Open Zone Editor for Your Domain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inside Zone Editor:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Look for your domain<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Manage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll now see all existing DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"c9cbd5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c9cbd5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3461 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Choose the Domain You Want to Manage\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Add_the_Meta_Verification_TXT_Record\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Add the Meta Verification TXT Record<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Add Record<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>TXT Record<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Use these details:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name: <\/strong>yourdomain.com<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">TTL: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">Leave it as default (14400 or \u201cAuto\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">TXT Value: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">Paste the record from Meta, something like this: facebook-domain-verification=xyz123abc987<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click <strong>Save Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"d6dbe3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d6dbe3;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3605 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Add-the-Meta-Verification-TXT-Record-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Add the Meta Verification TXT Record\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Add-the-Meta-Verification-TXT-Record-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Add-the-Meta-Verification-TXT-Record-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Add-the-Meta-Verification-TXT-Record.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Wait_for_DNS_Propagation\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Wait for DNS Propagation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DNS updates don\u2019t reflect instantly everywhere. <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/what-is-dns-propagation\/\">Propagation<\/a> usually takes <strong>5 minutes<\/strong> up to <strong>24 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While waiting, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-check-dns-propagation-and-status-online\/\">check<\/a> if the TXT record is visible using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dnschecker.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mxtoolbox.com\/txtlookup.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/mxtoolbox.com\/txtlookup.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just enter your domain and choose TXT. Once you see the value publicly, Meta will also be able to detect it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Return_to_Meta_and_Click_%E2%80%9CVerify%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Step 7: Return to Meta and Click \u201cVerify\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Now go back to platform \u2192 Business Settings \u2192 Brand Safety \u2192 Domains.<\/li>\n<li>Select your domain and click <strong style=\"color: #555555;\">Verify<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If propagation is complete, the platform will immediately verify your domain and mark it as <strong>Verified<\/strong> with a green tick. If not yet verified, wait a few more minutes and try again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Problems_How_to_Fix_Them\"><\/span><strong>Common Problems &amp; How to Fix Them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Domain not verifying. <\/strong>Your TXT record may have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A typo<\/li>\n<li>Wrong domain input<\/li>\n<li>Wrong \u201cName\u201d field (remove subdomains)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. You added multiple TXT records<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meta needs the EXACT record; avoid merging or editing it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Propagation delay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is normal. Some servers update slower.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. \u201cwww\u201d confusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Always add the TXT record for the ROOT domain, not: www.yourdomain.com, just yourdomain.com<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Verifying your domain on Meta (Facebook &amp; Instagram) is a must for any business that cares about branding, advertising, and online protection. The good news is that with cPanel DNS on telaHosting, the process is straightforward and beginner-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add your domain in Meta Business Manager<\/li>\n<li>Copy the TXT record<\/li>\n<li>Add it to your cPanel DNS<\/li>\n<li>Wait a few minutes<\/li>\n<li>Click verify<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And boom \u2014 your domain is fully verified and protected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. How long does domain verification take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Usually 5 minutes to 24 hours depending on DNS propagation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Do I need hosting for Meta verification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you need DNS access \u2014 telaHosting provides this through cPanel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Can I remove the TXT record after verification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. Meta requires it to remain permanently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Does verification affect my website?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not at all. It only adds one TXT DNS entry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. 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