How Do I Add a trust.txt File to My Website?
How Do I Add a trust.txt File to My Website?
This Article Is For:
- Anyone with Website Settings permissions
trust.txt is an initiative by JournalList to systematically and transparently disclose connections between journalists, publishers, and associations.
Steps to Add a trust.txt File
- In your SoCast dashboard, go to Website > Website Settings.
- Scroll down to the section labeled Trust.txt File.
- Paste the contents of your trust.txt file into the Trust.txt File field.
- Save your changes.

How to Test Your trust.txt File
To verify that your trust.txt file has been implemented correctly, visit the following URL, replacing enteryoururl.com with your actual website domain:
https://www.enteryoururl.com/trust.txt
Additional Resources
If you are working with JournalList, you can find the trust.txt specifications here:
https://journallist.net/reference-document-for-trust-txt-specifications
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