Lightsail DNS Record Not Verified

I understand you're having trouble verifying one of your TXT records in Amazon Lightsail DNS. This can be a frustrating issue, but there are a few things we can check to help resolve it:

1. Propagation time: After adding or updating DNS records, it can take some time for changes to propagate across the internet. This can range from a few minutes to up to 48 hours, depending on various factors. Be patient and give it some more time if you've recently made changes.

2. Record accuracy: Double-check the TXT record value you've entered in Lightsail DNS. Even a small typo can cause verification to fail. Make sure it exactly matches the value provided by the service requiring verification.

3. TTL (Time-to-Live) settings: If possible, try setting a lower TTL value for the TXT record. This can help speed up propagation. Once verified, you can increase the TTL back to a longer duration.

4. DNS lookup tools: Use online tools like MXToolbox or the 'dig' command in a terminal to check if the TXT record is publicly visible. This can help determine if the record is properly set in Lightsail DNS.

5. Error messages: Pay close attention to any error messages or logs provided during the verification process. These can often provide clues about what's going wrong.

6. Subdomain accuracy: Ensure you've entered the correct subdomain for the TXT record. For example, if the verification requires a record at "_acme-challenge.yourdomain.com", make sure you've entered "_acme-challenge" as the subdomain in Lightsail DNS.

If you've checked all these points and are still having issues, it may be worth contacting AWS support for further assistance, as there could be a more complex issue at play.

Remember, DNS changes can take time to propagate, so patience is key in this process.

Sources
Trying to install SSL certificate using Lightsail but in the TXT verification it failed ! | AWS re:Post
Understanding DNS in Lightsail - Amazon Lightsail