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Site Verification

Before Auditoro can scan your website, you need to verify that you own or control it. This prevents unauthorized scanning and protects site owners.

How Verification Works​

Auditoro uses DNS TXT record verification. You add a special TXT record to your domain's DNS settings, and Auditoro checks for it.

When you add a site, Auditoro generates a unique verification code displayed on your site's settings page.

Adding the Verification Record​

Step 1: Find Your Verification Code​

  1. Go to your site's settings in Auditoro
  2. Copy the verification code shown (e.g., abc123xyz)

Step 2: Add the TXT Record​

Add a TXT record to your domain's DNS with this format:

auditoro-verify=YOUR_VERIFICATION_CODE

Example:

Type:  TXT
Host:  @ (or leave blank)
Value: auditoro-verify=abc123xyz

Step 3: Verify in Auditoro​

  1. Return to your site settings in Auditoro
  2. Click Verify Site
  3. Auditoro will look up your DNS and confirm the record

Provider-Specific Instructions​

Cloudflare​

  1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard
  2. Select your domain
  3. Go to DNS → Records
  4. Click Add record
  5. Select TXT type
  6. Set Name to @
  7. Set Content to auditoro-verify=YOUR_CODE
  8. Click Save

GoDaddy​

  1. Log in to GoDaddy
  2. Go to My Products → DNS
  3. Select your domain
  4. Click Add in the Records section
  5. Select TXT type
  6. Set Name to @
  7. Set Value to auditoro-verify=YOUR_CODE
  8. Click Save

Namecheap​

  1. Log in to Namecheap
  2. Go to Domain List → Manage
  3. Select Advanced DNS
  4. Click Add New Record
  5. Select TXT Record
  6. Set Host to @
  7. Set Value to auditoro-verify=YOUR_CODE
  8. Click Save All Changes

AWS Route 53​

  1. Log in to the AWS Console
  2. Go to Hosted zones
  3. Select your domain
  4. Click Create record
  5. Leave Record name blank (or enter @)
  6. Select TXT for Record type
  7. Enter "auditoro-verify=YOUR_CODE" (with quotes)
  8. Click Create records

Vercel​

  1. Log in to Vercel
  2. Go to your project → Settings → Domains
  3. Select your domain
  4. Click Add next to DNS Records
  5. Select TXT
  6. Leave Name blank
  7. Enter auditoro-verify=YOUR_CODE
  8. Click Add

Netlify​

  1. Log in to Netlify
  2. Go to Domains
  3. Select your domain
  4. Click Add record in DNS settings
  5. Select TXT
  6. Leave Name blank
  7. Enter auditoro-verify=YOUR_CODE
  8. Click Save

DNS Propagation​

After adding the TXT record, you may need to wait for DNS propagation:

  • Most changes propagate within 15 minutes to 1 hour
  • Some providers may take up to 48 hours
  • You can check propagation using dnschecker.org

If verification fails immediately after adding the record, wait and try again later.

Troubleshooting​

"No TXT records found"​

  • Confirm you added the record to the correct domain
  • Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours)
  • Verify using dig or an online DNS checker: 
    dig TXT yourdomain.com

"Verification code not found"​

  • Check the record value matches exactly: auditoro-verify=YOUR_CODE
  • Ensure there are no extra spaces or characters
  • Some providers require quotes around TXT values; others don't

"DNS lookup failed"​

  • Verify the domain exists and is properly configured
  • Check your DNS provider is responding
  • Try again later—temporary network issues may cause this

Keeping the Record​

You can remove the TXT record after verification is complete. However, keeping it in place allows re-verification if needed and demonstrates ongoing ownership.

Multiple Sites on Same Domain​

If you're verifying multiple subdomains (e.g., blog.example.com and shop.example.com), each requires its own verification. Add the TXT record to each subdomain or use a single record on the root domain to verify all subdomains.