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Widgets only render on verified domains. Verifying a root domain covers all of its subdomains, so news.example.com works once example.com is verified.

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Before you start

  • Accept the Publisher Terms in Agreements.
  • Decide which host to verify. In most cases, verify the root domain (example.com) so every subdomain is covered.
Each domain can belong to one publisher account. If you see “registered to another publisher” and you own the domain, email contact@polyembed.io.

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Add the domain

1

Open Domains

In the dashboard, open Domains and enter the domain. You can paste a full URL such as https://example.com/news; PolyEmbed keeps only the host.
2

Choose a verification method

Pick the method that fits how you manage your site. You can generate a new value later if you want to switch.
3

Publish the value

Copy the value from the dashboard and publish it as described below.
4

Check verification

Click Check verification. When it succeeds, the domain’s status changes to Verified and you can create a widget for it.

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Verification methods

Best for root domains, and the only method that doesn’t depend on your web server.Add a TXT record at your DNS provider:DNS changes can take a few minutes to show up. PolyEmbed looks the record up through public DNS, so wait for your provider to publish it before checking.
For the meta tag and file methods, the URL must respond directly with 200 OK. PolyEmbed doesn’t follow redirects. If example.com redirects to www.example.com, either verify www.example.com, serve the file without a redirect, or use the DNS method. Each check times out after five seconds.

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Generate a new value

Click Generate a new value on the domain to replace the token, for example to switch methods. The old value stops working immediately. If you see “This verification value was replaced in another tab or browser”, someone generated a new one; publish the newest value shown.

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After verification

  • Keep the record, tag or file in place. It’s how you prove ownership if the domain is reviewed.
  • Create a widget for the domain: see Create a widget.
See Domain verification reference for exact formats.