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---
title: Start Domain Verification
description: Generate DNS TXT record token for domain ownership proof
seo:
title: "Domain Ownership Verification"
---
:::info
Domain verification ensures only legitimate domain owners can register services, establishing trust in the ecosystem.
:::
## Verification Process
### Step 1: Initiate Verification
Call this endpoint to generate a unique verification token:
```bash
snrd tx svc initiate-domain-verification example.com --from alice
```
### Step 2: Add DNS TXT Record
Add the provided token to your domain's DNS:
```
Type: TXT
Name: @ (or subdomain)
Value: sonr-verification=<token>
TTL: 300
```
### Step 3: Complete Verification
After DNS propagation (5-30 minutes), verify:
```bash
snrd tx svc verify-domain example.com --from alice
```
## DNS Provider Examples
### Cloudflare
1. Go to DNS settings
2. Add record → Type: TXT
3. Name: @ → Value: sonr-verification=&lt;token>
4. Save and wait for propagation
### Route53 (AWS)
1. Navigate to Hosted zones
2. Create record → Type: TXT
3. Record name: (leave blank for root)
4. Value: "sonr-verification=&lt;token>"
:::tip
Use DNS lookup tools to verify your TXT record is propagated before completing verification:
```bash
dig TXT example.com
nslookup -type=TXT example.com
```
:::
## Requirements
- **Valid TLD**: Must be a registered top-level domain
- **DNS Access**: Ability to manage DNS records
- **Unique Ownership**: Each domain can only have one owner
- **Time Limit**: Complete within 7 days of initiation
:::warning
Verification tokens expire after 7 days. If expired, you must initiate a new verification.
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