Can I delete a TXT record with a value of None?

[ATH79]

I have a TXT record with the following: Name = @ and TXT Value = None.  Can I delete this?  I couldn't find anything about what it meant and not sure why it is there. Thanks!

[azamgill · Accepted solution]

Hey @ATH79 ,

The TXT record with Name = "@" and TXT Value = "None" typically represents a placeholder or an empty value for the root domain (e.g., yourdomain.com). It might have been added automatically or as a default setting by your domain registrar or DNS provider.

If you are not using this TXT record for any specific purpose, and it's not required for any services or configurations, you should be safe to delete it. TXT records are commonly used for various purposes, such as domain verification for services like Google Workspace, SPF records for email authentication, and other DNS-related configurations.

Before deleting the record, it's advisable to double-check with your web hosting provider, domain registrar, or any other services you use to ensure that deleting this specific TXT record won't affect any functionality or verification processes associated with your domain. If in doubt, you can always reach out to your domain hosting support for clarification.

Thanks