How Do I Add a trust.txt File to My Website?

How Do I Add a trust.txt File to My Website?

How Do I Add a trust.txt File to My Website?

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  • 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

  1. Go to Website > Website Settings in your SoCast dashboard.
  2. Scroll down to the section labeled Trust.txt File.
  3. Paste the contents of your trust.txt file into the Trust.txt File field.
Trust.txt File Field Screenshot

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