How to Verify Your Domain for Facebook Using OzSpeed hPanel

Domain verification is required by Facebook (Meta) for certain features like setting up Meta Pixel, running ads, and managing Facebook Business Tools. Verifying your domain proves ownership and allows you to control how your content appears on Facebook. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to verify your domain using OzSpeed’s hPanel.

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Step 1: Access Domain Verification in Meta Business Suite #

To begin, navigate to the domain verification section in Meta Business Suite.

How to Access Domain Verification: #

1. Log in to Meta Business Suite with your Facebook account.
2. Click on Business Settings from the left-hand menu.
3. Go to Brand Safety > Domains.
4. Click Add Domain and enter your domain name (e.g., yourdomain.com).
5. Click Add to proceed.

Tip: #

• Make sure you enter the domain without any prefixes like www or https.

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Step 2: Choose a Verification Method #

Facebook offers three methods to verify your domain:

• DNS Verification (recommended)
• HTML File Upload
• Meta-tag Verification

Recommended Method: DNS Verification #

This method involves adding a DNS TXT record to your domain’s DNS settings.

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Step 3: Copy the DNS TXT Record #

After selecting DNS Verification, Facebook will provide a DNS TXT record that you need to add to your domain’s DNS settings.

Example DNS TXT Record: #

yamlCopy codeTXT Name: @
TXT Value: facebook-domain-verification=XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Tip: #

• Copy the entire TXT value exactly as provided by Facebook.

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Step 4: Add the DNS TXT Record in hPanel #

To verify your domain, add the DNS TXT record using OzSpeed’s hPanel.

How to Add the DNS TXT Record: #

1. Log in to hPanel at ozspeed.com.au.
2. Go to Domain Management > DNS Settings.
3. Click Add New Record and select TXT Record from the dropdown.
4. Enter the following details:
   • Name: Enter @ or leave it blank (root domain).
   • Type: TXT
   • Value: Paste the TXT value provided by Facebook (e.g., facebook-domain-verification=XXXXXXXXXXXXXX).
5. Click Save Changes.

Tip: #

• DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally.

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Step 5: Confirm Domain Verification in Meta Business Suite #

After adding the DNS TXT record, go back to Meta Business Suite to complete the verification process.

How to Confirm Verification: #

1. Go to Business Settings > Brand Safety > Domains.
2. Click on your domain name.
3. Click Verify Domain.

Tip: #

• If verification fails, wait a few hours and try again, as DNS changes may take time to update.

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Step 6: Alternative Method: Meta-tag Verification #

If you prefer not to modify DNS settings, you can use the Meta-tag Verification method.

How to Verify with Meta-tag: #

1. Select Meta-tag Verification in Meta Business Suite.
2. Copy the provided <meta> tag.
   • Example: <meta name="facebook-domain-verification" content="XXXXXXXXXXXXXX" />
3. Log in to hPanel > Website Settings > Custom Code.
4. Paste the <meta> tag in the Header Code section.
5. Click Save and go back to Meta Business Suite.
6. Click Verify Domain.

Tip: #

• This method is quicker if you have access to edit your website’s HTML code directly.

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Step 7: HTML File Upload Method (Optional) #

If you have full control of your website’s files, you can verify your domain by uploading an HTML file.

How to Verify with HTML File Upload: #

1. Select HTML File Upload in Meta Business Suite.
2. Download the HTML verification file provided by Facebook.
3. Log in to hPanel and go to File Manager.
4. Upload the HTML file to the root directory of your website (/public_html).
5. Go back to Meta Business Suite and click Verify Domain.

Tip: #

• Ensure the file is uploaded to the correct directory and can be accessed at https://yourdomain.com/facebook-verification.html.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. Verification Fails After Adding DNS Record:
   • Wait for 24-48 hours, as DNS propagation can take time.
   • Use a tool like DNS Checker to verify that the TXT record has been added correctly.
2. Meta-tag Verification Not Working:
   • Ensure the meta-tag is placed in the Header Code section of hPanel and saved correctly.
   • Clear your website cache and browser cache.
3. HTML File Upload Verification Fails:
   • Double-check the file path and ensure the file is accessible via a direct URL (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/facebook-verification.html).
   • Ensure the file name matches exactly as provided by Facebook.

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Additional Tips: #

• Update Your Privacy Policy: Mention the use of Meta Pixel and domain verification in your privacy policy to comply with Facebook’s requirements.
• Enable Advanced Matching: After verifying your domain, enable Advanced Matching in Meta Pixel settings for better tracking accuracy.
• Monitor Verification Status: Regularly check the Diagnostics tab in Meta Business Suite for any issues related to domain verification.