Web, domains and email
TXT
Abbreviation for text record
In short and in plain language
TXT is a type of record for a domain that holds free text.
It is used, for example, for settings that protect email. It can also show an online service that you own the domain.
When a domain is moved, these records should all be taken along.
Definition
TXT is a record type in the Domain Name System that stores free-form text for a domain. It is used, for example, for SPF, DKIM and DMARC settings or to confirm ownership of a domain to online services. When a domain is moved, these records should be carried over completely.