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# TXT record testing # TXT record testing
We recently discovered a strange but with processing TXT records and We recently discovered a strange but with processing TXT records and
double-quotes. Sadly we haven't been able to determine a way to test this double-quotes. Sadly we haven't been able to determine a way to test this
automatically. Therefore, I've written up this methodology. automatically. Therefore, I've written up this methodology.
# The problem # The problem
The problem relates to TXT records that have a string with quotes in them. The problem relates to TXT records that have a string with quotes in them.
If a user creates a TXT record who's contents are `"something"` (yes, with If a user creates a TXT record whose contents are `"something"` (yes, with
double quotes), some APIs get confused. double quotes), some APIs get confused.
This bug is most likely to appear in a provider that uses This bug is most likely to appear in a provider that uses
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## Step 1: Create the test records ## Step 1: Create the test records
Log into your DNS provider's web UI (portal) and create these 4 TXT records. (Don't use DNSControl!) Yes, include the double-quotes on test 1 and 3! Log into your DNS provider's web UI (portal) and create these 4 TXT records. (Don't use DNSControl!) Yes, include the double-quotes on test 2 and 3!
| Hostname | TXT | | Hostname | TXT |
|---------------|-----------| |---------------|-----------|