Atom requires sellers to point their domains to Atom's name servers at all times for Premium listings. For Standard & Plus Listings, sellers are not required to point the name servers to Atom, but they can alternatively verify their domains using a TXT record. However, there are several benefits of pointing name servers to Atom for Plus & Standard Listings as well.
TXT Record Verification Method
For Standard Listings, you can verify your domain using a TXT record instead of pointing to Atom nameservers. This method is suitable if you prefer to keep your domain pointed to your registrar's default nameservers. Note that you should not use Atom nameservers when verifying via a TXT record, as this will not work.
Here are the instructions to point your domains to Atom Name Servers: This section specifically covers the nameserver-based verification method.
Edit the nameservers for your domain in your registrar’s control panel. Set the first and second nameservers to:
ns1.atom.com
ns2.atom.com
Leave any other nameservers blank. Ensure that all other nameservers are completely removed to avoid conflicts.
Once you’ve done this, it can take 24 – 48 hours for your changes to propagate across the internet.
Atom will automatically check if your domain is pointed to us at random intervals. If you prefer, you can ask Atom to check right away, by visiting your Marketplace Listings Dashboard and clicking the Red Flag to verify the domain. You can also click on the banner at the top if you have multiple domains to verify at once.
Click on the 'Red Flag' in the 'Product & Landing Page' Column to Verify a domain.
You can view the domains that need DNS updates or click on the 'Verify Now' button to see the options to verify your domains. Then click on the 'Begin Verification' button on the pop-up after clicking on the 'Verify Now' button.
Important: While the domain is listed as a Premium Listing with Atom marketplace, you must continue to point your Name Servers to Atom at all time. Failure to update your name servers to Atom will result in delisting of your Premium domain, and possible further account restrictions. You can read further about Marketplace Rules For Sellers.