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@Mastodon I have tried numerous times to do this without success. Is there any more detailed documentation or troubleshooting available anywhere?

@phxrailfood @Mastodon

I assume the verification will happen on phxrailfood.com. It seems to be a WordPress-based website, so you would need to edit the header.php in the Editor (via Dashboard -> Appearance). Or try to find a plugin that makes it easier.

In any case, add the following in/between <head> ... </head>:

<link rel="me" href="https://epicure.social/@phxrailfood">

@yavuz Thanks. If I ever figure out now to edit the header without wrecking something else, I might try that.

@phxrailfood

Step 1: Install and activate the plugin "Header Footer Code Manager" using the 'Add new' functionality in the Plugins menu in your WP Dashboard.

Step 2: Go to the plugin page ("HFCM" in the left menu) and click on the "Add new snippet" button.

Step 3: Give the snippet a name, make sure the location is "Header". Add your personal verification code.

@yavuz Thanks. Using plugins would require upgrading to a WordPress business plan. I'm not inclined to do that just for Mastodon verification, but if I ever upgrade for other reasons, I'll keep your advice in mind.

@phxrailfood

Ah, your using WordPress via WordPress.com, it's not a WordPress installation hosted on your domain?

But indeed, what you've said makes sense.

@yavuz Correct. I don't host. If I did, I'd have more flexiblity, but so far it hasn't been a move I've needed to make.