What is DNS TXT Record? The DNS-specific TXT record allows the storage of any textual information associated with a FQDN. Created very early in the RFC1464 in 1993 in order to associate information to hosts and devices on the network, it proposes a format for storing keys and values. Multiple TXT records can be associated to the same FQDN. This TXT record is mainly used today for storing SPF and authorization keys from server providers. In certain circumstances, it can also be used by command and control servers to pilot malware by indicating what is the next action to perform. Related Terminology What is DNS and how does it work? What is DNS SPF Record? What is Domain Generation Algorithm? What is FQDN? Learn More Reports & Surveys IDC 2023 Global Network Automation Report Explore Videos Network Object Manager Product Teaser Explore Videos Cloud Observer Product Overview Teaser Explore Events Networkshop 2023 Explore Case Studies Super-Pharm: Improving Revenue Protection by Replacing Microsoft DHCP With SOLIDserver Explore Case Studies University of Grenoble Alpes: Simplifying the IT merger of its entities with DDI Explore Case Studies Société Générale: Ensuring Business Continuity and Efficiency with Proven DDI, APIs and Automation Explore Events Infosecurity Europe 2023 Explore News EfficientIP Launches Free Tool to Detect Enterprises Risk of Data Exfiltration Explore News New Release SOLIDserver 8.2: Cloud Observer and Network Object Manager Explore Learn More
