How to Verify a Domain on Facebook

Verifying your domain on Facebook is essential to secure your brand and gain full access to management settings. In this article, we’ll explain how to verify your domain on Facebook using various methods: a meta-tag, a DNS record, or an HTML file in the root folder.

Domain Verification Using a Meta-Tag

This method is suitable for those who can edit their website’s code.

1. Log in to your Facebook Business account and go to the Brand Safety section.
2. Select the Domains tab and click the Add Domain button.
3. Enter your domain name and save the changes.
4. Select the verification option on the right side: «Add a meta-tag to your HTML source code».
5. Facebook will provide a special meta-tag. Copy this code.
6. Open the main page file on your website or the relevant page in your CMS.
7. Paste the copied meta-tag within the section.
8. Save the changes and return to Facebook to verify the domain.

Domain Verification Using a DNS Record

This method is for you if you have access to your domain's DNS settings.

1. Log in to your Facebook Business account and go to the Brand Safety section.
2. Select the Domains tab and click the Add Domain button.
3. Enter your domain name and save the changes.
4. Select the verification option on the right side: «Update the DNS TXT record with your domain registrar».
5. Access the domain control panel on your hosting provider or cPanel.
6. Find the DNS management section.
7. Add a new TXT record using the data provided by Facebook.
8. Save the settings and return to Facebook.
9. Click the Verify button to allow Facebook to confirm the domain.

If you’re using cPanel, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. In the Domains section, select DNS Zone Editor or Zone Editor.
3. Locate your domain in the list and click Manage.
4. Click Add Record and select the record type TXT.
5. In the Name field, enter your domain or leave the field blank.
6. In the TXT Data field, paste the value provided by Facebook.
7. Click Save or Add Record to save the changes.

Domain Verification Using an HTML File in the Root Folder

This method requires access to your website’s files via FTP or a file manager.

1. Log in to your Facebook Business account and go to the Brand Safety section.
2. Select the Domains tab and click the Add Domain button.
3. Enter your domain name and save the changes.
4. Select the verification option on the right side: «Upload an HTML file to your root directory».
5. Download the HTML file provided by Facebook for verification.
6. Connect to your website using FTP or the file manager in cPanel.
7. Upload the HTML file to your website’s root folder (usually the public_html folder).
8. Return to Facebook and click Verify.

Verification Check

Return to the Domains section in Facebook Business after completing one of the methods above. Click the Verify Domain button. If everything is done correctly, your domain status will change to Verified.

Now you know how to easily and quickly verify your domain on Facebook. Follow these instructions to take full advantage of the platform's features for promoting your business.

Additional Tips

• If you encounter difficulties, contact your hosting provider for assistance;
• Regularly check the status of your domain verification;
• If verification doesn’t succeed immediately, wait a while—DNS record updates can take up to 72 hours.

FAQ

Why should you verify a domain on Facebook?

Verifying your domain on Facebook links your page to your website, increases trust in your company, and enables additional tools for promotion, such as setting up Facebook Pixel for tracking conversions.

What’s the difference between domain verification and page verification?

Domain verification is the process of confirming ownership of a domain linked to your page. Page verification confirms the authenticity of your Facebook page, usually by providing documents.

Can you verify multiple domains for one page on Facebook?

Yes, you can verify multiple domains for a single Facebook page. This is useful if you have several websites associated with one company or brand.

How do you add a domain to Facebook?

To add a domain to Facebook: log in to your Facebook Business account, go to the Brand Safety section, find the Domains tab, and follow the instructions to add and verify a new domain.