Verification only runs when you click Verify domain - after fixing anything below, click it again rather than waiting for a status to change on its own.

If a domain won't move past Pending or shows Misconfigured, check:

TXT record - matches exactly what's shown in Settings → Domains, at the right host.
Routing record - an A record for a root domain, a CNAME for a subdomain, never both.
Cloudflare proxying - the routing record must be DNS only (grey cloud); a proxied (orange cloud) record blocks verification.
Misconfigured specifically - this just means a record didn't match on your last Verify check; it can happen on your very first attempt, not only after something changes later.
Propagation time - DNS can take up to 48 hours depending on your provider.

See DNS setup for the exact records needed.

Analytics are delayed - Expected lag, not lost data.
My analytics isn't updating - Give it a few minutes - dashboard views can lag slightly.
My analytics look wrong - Clicks not showing, delayed data, or numbers that don't match another tool.
Attribution isn't working - Usually means the link isn't attached to the video yet.

DNS verification failed

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