How to do file verification?
3 methods using file verification:
Manual file upload
- Download the verification file
Use the provided “Download file” button to save the file to your local system.
- Upload the file to your website’s root directory
Place the file at the path shown on the screen (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/_<filename>.txt).
- Verify accessibility
Beagle Security will check if the file is accessible from the given URL. You can test this by visiting the link directly in your browser.
- Click “Verify domain”
Once the file is placed correctly, click the Verify domain button to complete the process.
Once your domain is verified, you’ll be directed to the Beagle Security dashboard, where you can configure your test settings and start your first application security test.
Using command line
- Copy command
Copy the command provided in the directions in the side panel
- Open terminal
Open the command line on your Linux server and paste the string there (Note: You need superuser permission)
- Execute command
Execute the command to have the file generated in the root of your website directory
- Verify domain
Click on the Verify domain button to complete the domain verification process
Using WGET
- Copy command
Copy the command provided in the directions in the side panel.2
- Open terminal
Open the command line on your Linux server and paste the string there (Note: You need superuser permission)
- Execute command
Execute the command to have the file uploaded to the root of your website directory
- Verify domain
Click on the Verify domain button to complete the domain verification process
Updated on: 24/10/2025
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