# Verify WordPress Site

**POST /api/v1/sites/{id}/verify**

Verify a WordPress site by checking DNS TXT records to prove domain ownership. This transitions the site from `pending` to `active` status.

**Authentication**: Required (JWT Bearer token)

**Headers**:
- `Authorization: JWT {access_token}`

**URL Parameters**:

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| id | UUID | Yes | Site ID |

**Request Body**:

No request body required. Verification is done automatically by checking DNS TXT records.

**DNS TXT Record Setup**:

Before calling this endpoint, you must add a DNS TXT record to your domain:

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Host/Name | Your domain (e.g., `example.com`) |
| Type | TXT |
| Value | `maplepress-verify={verification_token}` |

The verification token is provided when you create the site. DNS propagation typically takes 5-10 minutes but can take up to 48 hours.

**Example Request**:

```bash
curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/v1/sites/a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890/verify \
  -H "Authorization: JWT eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9..."
```

**Example Response** (200 OK):

```json
{
  "success": true,
  "status": "active",
  "message": "Domain ownership verified successfully via DNS TXT record"
}
```

**Important Notes**:
- The verification token is provided when the site is created (POST /api/v1/sites)
- You must add the DNS TXT record to your domain before calling this endpoint
- DNS propagation typically takes 5-10 minutes but can take up to 48 hours
- Once verified, the site status changes from `pending` to `active`
- After verification, the site can sync pages and use search functionality
- Test mode sites (`test_sk_` API keys) skip DNS verification automatically
- Already verified sites return success without error

**Verification Flow**:
1. User creates site via dashboard → receives `verification_token` and DNS instructions
2. User adds DNS TXT record to domain registrar: `maplepress-verify={token}`
3. User waits 5-10 minutes for DNS propagation
4. User clicks "Verify Site" in plugin → calls this endpoint
5. Backend performs DNS TXT lookup to verify domain ownership
6. Site transitions to `active` status → full functionality enabled

**Error Responses**:

This endpoint returns errors in **RFC 9457 (Problem Details for HTTP APIs)** format.

**Content-Type**: `application/problem+json`

**400 Bad Request** - DNS TXT record not found:
```json
{
  "type": "about:blank",
  "title": "Bad Request",
  "status": 400,
  "detail": "DNS TXT record not found. Please add the verification record to your domain's DNS settings and wait 5-10 minutes for propagation."
}
```

**400 Bad Request** - DNS lookup timed out:
```json
{
  "type": "about:blank",
  "title": "Bad Request",
  "status": 400,
  "detail": "DNS lookup timed out. Please check that your domain's DNS is properly configured."
}
```

**400 Bad Request** - Domain not found:
```json
{
  "type": "about:blank",
  "title": "Bad Request",
  "status": 400,
  "detail": "Domain not found. Please check that your domain is properly registered and DNS is active."
}
```

**400 Bad Request** - Invalid site ID:
```json
{
  "type": "about:blank",
  "title": "Bad Request",
  "status": 400,
  "detail": "Invalid site ID format. Please provide a valid site ID."
}
```

**401 Unauthorized** - Missing or invalid JWT:
```json
{
  "type": "about:blank",
  "title": "Unauthorized",
  "status": 401,
  "detail": "Tenant context is required to access this resource."
}
```

**404 Not Found** - Site not found or doesn't belong to tenant:
```json
{
  "type": "about:blank",
  "title": "Not Found",
  "status": 404,
  "detail": "The requested site could not be found. It may have been deleted or you may not have access to it."
}
```

**500 Internal Server Error** - Server error:
```json
{
  "type": "about:blank",
  "title": "Internal Server Error",
  "status": 500,
  "detail": "Failed to verify site. Please try again later."
}
```

**Related Endpoints**:
- [Create Site](./create-site.md) - Initial site creation (provides verification token)
- [Get Site](./get-site.md) - Check verification status
- [Plugin Status](./plugin-verify-api-key.md) - Check verification status from plugin
- [Sync Pages](./plugin-sync-pages.md) - Requires verification