Verify with TXT file

How to verify domain ownership with a TXT file for Snyk API & Web

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Verify domain with TXT file

Verify domain ownership by adding a .txt file to your website's root directory.

Add the verification file

1. In Snyk API & Web, navigate to the Targets page.

2. Click the Domains tab.

3. Locate your domain and click Verify.

4. Select File as the verification method.

5. Note the FILENAME and CONTENT values provided.

Create and upload the file

1. Create a .txt file with the specified FILENAME.

2. Set the file content to the specified CONTENT.

3. Upload the file to your website's root directory.

The file must be accessible at: https://yourdomain.com/[filename].txt

Complete verification

1. Return to the verification dialog in Snyk API & Web.

2. Click Verify.

After successful verification, you can remove the .txt file from your website.

Troubleshooting

File not accessible

Snyk cannot access the file if it is:

• In the wrong location (must be in root directory)

• Protected by authentication or access restrictions

• Blocked by firewall rules

Test accessibility by manually accessing the file URL while logged out of your website.

Hidden characters

Ensure the file content matches exactly with no additional hidden characters or formatting.

Verification timing

If verification fails immediately after uploading the file, wait a few moments for the file to propagate across your web infrastructure and try again.