Domain Verification
Verify ownership of your website to integrate MediaThrive with your domain
Domain Verification
After completing the onboarding process, you'll need to verify that you own the website domain where you plan to use MediaThrive.
Why Domain Verification is Required
Domain verification:
- Ensures that only authorized users can add MediaThrive to your website
- Provides security for your content and brand
- Enables accurate analytics and tracking
- Allows for custom branding on media players
Adding Your Domain
- Navigate to the Domain Management section in your MediaThrive dashboard
- Click "Add Domain"
- Enter your website domain (e.g., yourdomain.com)
- Click "Add" to proceed to verification
Verification Methods
MediaThrive offers two methods to verify your domain ownership:
1. DNS Verification (Recommended)
DNS verification involves adding a TXT record to your domain's DNS settings:
- Select "DNS Verification" as your verification method
- You'll be provided with a unique verification record:
Type: TXT Host: _mediathrive-verification Value: [your unique verification hash]
- Log in to your domain registrar or DNS provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Cloudflare, AWS Route 53)
- Add the TXT record using the provided values
- DNS changes may take up to 24-48 hours to propagate, though often it's much faster
2. HTML Meta Tag Verification
If you cannot modify your DNS records, you can use the HTML meta tag method:
- Select "HTML Meta Tag" as your verification method
- You'll be provided with a meta tag like this:
<meta name="mediathrive-verification" content="[your unique verification hash]">
- Add this tag to the
<head>section of your website's home page - Make sure the tag is present on your live website
Verifying Your Domain
Once you've implemented one of the verification methods:
- Click "Verify Domain" in the MediaThrive dashboard
- The system will check for the verification record or meta tag
- If verification is successful, you'll see a confirmation message
- If verification fails, you'll receive troubleshooting suggestions
Managing Multiple Domains
If your organization operates multiple websites:
- You can add and verify additional domains following the same process
- Each domain can have its own configuration settings
- Navigate between domains using the domain selector in your dashboard
Troubleshooting Verification Issues
DNS Verification Issues
- Ensure you've added the record to the correct domain
- Check for typos in the record values
- Verify you've created a TXT record (not another record type)
- Allow sufficient time for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours)
- Use a DNS lookup tool to check if your record is visible
HTML Meta Tag Issues
- Ensure the meta tag is in the
<head>section of your home page - Check that the live website includes the tag (not just your development environment)
- Verify there are no typos in the meta tag
- Make sure the tag is on the exact domain you're trying to verify
Next Steps
After successfully verifying your domain, you'll proceed to the final step: installing the MediaThrive.js script on your website.