Domain Verification
Domain verification proves you own the domain whose recipes you want to manage in Platebreaker. Until a domain is verified, you can view it in the portal but you cannot change its indexing settings or submit recipes for it.
The Verification Process
Section titled “The Verification Process”After you register a domain in the creators portal, Platebreaker generates a unique verification token for it. You add this token as a DNS TXT record, then ask Platebreaker to check for it. If you have verified a domain with Google Search Console or GitHub Pages, this is the same idea.
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In the creators portal, enter your domain name (for example,
myblog.com). Platebreaker creates a pending verification record and shows you the DNS instructions. -
Copy the verification token the portal displays. It looks like
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Go to your domain registrar or DNS provider and create a new TXT record:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name / Host | _platebreaker-verification |
| Value | platebreaker-verify=your-unique-token |
| TTL | Default (or 300) |
The full record resolves as _platebreaker-verification.yourdomain.com. Most DNS providers have a straightforward interface for adding TXT records. If you’re not sure where to find it, search your provider’s documentation for “DNS TXT record” or “domain verification.”
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Wait for DNS propagation. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours depending on your provider and TTL settings. Most changes take effect within an hour.
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Return to the creators portal and click Verify on your domain. Platebreaker performs a live DNS lookup and checks that the token matches.
If verification succeeds, the domain status changes to “verified” and you gain full control over its indexing settings. If it fails, double-check that the TXT record name and value are exactly right, then try again after giving DNS propagation more time.
After Verification
Section titled “After Verification”Once verified, three settings become available for the domain.
Indexing enabled controls whether Platebreaker indexes recipe pages on your domain. Turning this off stops all new indexing. Existing indexed recipes stay in the database but stop receiving updates.
Listing enabled controls whether your recipes appear in Platebreaker search results. You might disable this temporarily if you are making major changes to your site and want to pause visibility without losing indexed data.
Indexing frequency sets how often Platebreaker re-indexes your recipes, from 1 to 90 days. The default is 30 days. Lower values pick up recipe changes faster but increase load on your site. Most sites don’t need to go below 30.
You can change any of these settings at any time from the creators portal. Changes take effect on the next indexing cycle.