Key concepts and terms

  • Validation method. A procedure of proving your domain ownership, either DNS CNAME, DNS TXT, or HTTP. Read more about validation methods.
  • Validation scope. A level of the domain validation, either HOST, WILDCARD, or DOMAIN. Read more about validation scopes.
  • Validation token. A token generated when you submit a domain for validation. You need to complete the validation process before it expires. View the domain details to check the expiration date.