Before ServerVisor can run monitors for a domain, you need to prove you own it. This is done by adding a single DNS TXT record — a small text entry in your domain's DNS settings that only the domain owner can place there.
You only need to do this once per domain. The same record covers all subdomains on your account, and ServerVisor checks it automatically — no button required.
What you'll be adding
Open the verify dialog for your domain in ServerVisor (Domains → Verify). You'll see the exact values to copy. Add a TXT record with these fields:
- Type: TXT
- Name / Host: _servervisor-verify
- Value: your account token (shown in the dialog — starts with sv-acct-)
Step-by-step instructions by provider
Cloudflare
Log into dash.cloudflare.com and select your domain. Go to DNS → Records → Add record. Set Type to TXT, Name to _servervisor-verify, Content to your token, and TTL to Auto. Click Save.
GoDaddy
Log into godaddy.com → My Products → find your domain → DNS → Add New Record. Set Type to TXT, Name to _servervisor-verify, and Value to your token. Click Save.
Namecheap
Log into namecheap.com → Domain List → Manage next to your domain → Advanced DNS → Add New Record. Set Type to TXT Record, Host to _servervisor-verify, and Value to your token. Click the green checkmark to save.
AWS Route 53
Open the AWS Console → Route 53 → Hosted Zones → select your domain → Create record. Set Record type to TXT, Record name to _servervisor-verify, and Value to your token wrapped in double quotes (for example, 'sv-acct-abc123…'). Set TTL to 300. Click Create records.
Google Domains / Squarespace Domains
Log into domains.squarespace.com → select your domain → DNS → Custom Records → Add record. Set Type to TXT, Host to _servervisor-verify, and Data to your token. Save.
Porkbun
Log into porkbun.com → select your domain → DNS. Under Quick DNS Config or Manage, add a new record with Type TXT, Subdomain _servervisor-verify, and Answer set to your token. Click Add.
Name.com
Log into name.com → My Domains → select your domain → Manage DNS Records → Add Record. Set Type to TXT, Host to _servervisor-verify, and Answer to your token. Click Add Record.
Other providers
Every DNS provider works the same way. Look for a DNS Records, Zone Editor, or Advanced DNS section in your registrar or hosting dashboard. Add a TXT type record with _servervisor-verify as the name and your token as the value. The exact labels vary (Name, Host, Subdomain are all the same field), but the values you enter are always the same.
How long does it take?
DNS changes usually propagate within 15 to 60 minutes. For many providers it happens within seconds. In rare cases it can take up to 24 hours, especially if your previous TTL was set high before you made the change.
ServerVisor checks for the record automatically in the background, typically within a minute or two of the record becoming visible in DNS. Once found, your domain shows as verified and all monitors become active. You can also click Check now in the verify dialog to trigger an immediate check.
Troubleshooting
- The name must be exactly _servervisor-verify with the underscore. A missing underscore is the most common mistake.
- The value must be your full token from the ServerVisor dialog, including the sv-acct- prefix. Copy it directly rather than typing it.
- If your domain's nameservers are at a different provider than your registrar (common when using Cloudflare for DNS), add the record at the DNS provider — not at the registrar.
- Wait at least a few minutes after saving. DNS changes are not instant even when the dashboard says saved.
- If the check still fails after 30 minutes, use a public DNS lookup tool like toolbox.googleapps.com or mxtoolbox.com to search for _servervisor-verify.yourdomain.com and confirm the record is publicly visible.
- If you see the record in a lookup tool but ServerVisor still shows Not Yet Verified, the value may not match exactly. Compare it character-for-character with what's shown in your ServerVisor dialog.
What happens after verification?
Once your domain is verified, all monitors under that domain and its subdomains become active. ServerVisor periodically re-confirms that the TXT record is still in place — you don't need to do anything to maintain verification as long as the record stays in your DNS.
If the record is ever removed, monitors will be paused and you'll receive a notification. Adding the record back restores access automatically.