Are you looking to claim your website on Pinterest and add a TXT record to your DNS using Namecheap? You’ve come to the right place! In this step-by-step tutorial, we will guide you through the process in clear and simple English.
Pinterest is a popular social media platform where users can discover and save ideas for various projects and interests. Claiming your website on Pinterest allows you to access valuable analytics and other features to help grow your online presence. Adding a TXT record to your DNS through Namecheap is a necessary step in the verification process.
Let’s get started!
### Step 1: Log in to Your Pinterest Account
1. Go to Pinterest.com and log in to your account.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select “Settings.”
3. Scroll down to the “Claim” section and click on “Claim” next to the website option.
### Step 2: Choose the Verification Method
1. Select the “Add HTML tag” verification method.
2. Copy the meta tag provided by Pinterest. It will look something like this: ``.
### Step 3: Access Your Namecheap Account
1. Go to Namecheap.com and log in to your account.
2. Select the domain you want to verify on Pinterest.
3. Click on the “Advanced DNS” tab.
### Step 4: Add the TXT Record
1. Scroll down to the “Host Records” section and click on “Add New Record.”
2. Choose “TXT Record” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the “Host” field, enter “@” or leave it blank.
4. Paste the verification code provided by Pinterest in the “Value” field.
5. Set the TTL (Time to Live) to the default value or as recommended by Pinterest.
6. Save the changes.
### Step 5: Verify on Pinterest
1. Go back to the Pinterest verification page.
2. Click on “Submit” to verify your website.
3. Pinterest will check for the TXT record in your DNS settings. This process may take some time.
4. Once verified, you will see a confirmation message on Pinterest.
Congratulations! You have successfully claimed your website on Pinterest by adding a TXT record to your DNS using Namecheap. This verification process ensures that you are the rightful owner of the website you are claiming on Pinterest.
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