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Website Verification via DNS Record

Step-by-step guide to verifying your website with a DNS record so you can start traffic monetization

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How to Verify Your Website via DNS

Step 1: Add your website to your HilltopAds account

  1. Log in to your HilltopAds account.

  2. Go to the “Manage Site & Zones” section.

  3. Click “Add Site” and enter your website’s domain (e.g., example.com).

  4. Select the traffic category (Mainstream or Non-mainstream).

  5. Click “Add” - you will be redirected to the verification methods page.

Step 2: Select the "DNS record" method

  1. On the verification page, select DNS record.

  2. HilltopAds will generate a unique TXT record value.

  3. Copy this value.

Step 3: Add the TXT record to your DNS zone

  1. Log in to your domain registrar’s or hosting provider’s control panel (e.g., Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).

  2. Navigate to the DNS management section.

  3. Add the provided TXT record to your domain's DNS configuration.

  4. Save the changes.

DNS changes may take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours to propagate, depending on your provider.

Step 4: Verify your site in HilltopAds

  1. Go back to your HilltopAds account.

  2. Click the “Verify Site” button.

  3. Once the TXT record is detected, your site will be verified and you’ll be able to start creating ad zones.

How long does DNS propagation take?

Usually up to 24 hours, depending on your DNS provider.

What if my site is not being verified?

  • Make sure the TXT record is entered exactly as provided.

  • Double-check that you are using the correct domain.

  • Ensure the record has been saved and applied.

  • If the issue persists, contact HilltopAds support.

Recommendations

  • Use DNS verification if your site has bot protection enabled or if you don’t have access to the site’s HTML.

  • Do not delete the TXT record after successful verification unless instructed otherwise.

  • Make sure the record is added to the main domain, not a subdomain.


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