Resources

Guides, tutorials, and tips for MX records and mail server configuration.

Guides

How to Add MX Records: Step-by-Step Guides for Every DNS Host

Step-by-step guides for adding MX records at every major DNS provider and domain registrar. Covers Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, and 15+ more hosts.

The Complete Guide to MX Records: Everything You Need to Know

The definitive guide to MX records. Learn how they work, configure them for any email provider, and troubleshoot delivery issues.

MX Records by Email Provider: Setup Guides and Record Values

Find the correct MX records for every major email provider. Quick-reference table and setup guides for Google, Microsoft 365, Zoho, and more.

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How to Add MX Records in Bluehost - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding and managing MX records in Bluehost's cPanel DNS Zone Editor for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in Cloudflare - Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to adding and managing MX records in Cloudflare DNS for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in DigitalOcean DNS - Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to adding MX records in DigitalOcean's DNS management for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in Gandi - Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to adding MX records in Gandi's DNS settings, including switching from Gandi Mail to Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or other providers.

How to Add MX Records in GoDaddy - Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to adding, editing, and managing MX records in GoDaddy's DNS management interface for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in Hostinger - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding MX records in Hostinger's hPanel DNS Zone Editor for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or any email provider.

How to Add MX Records in Hover - Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to adding and managing MX records in Hover's DNS settings for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in IONOS (1&1) - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding MX records in IONOS (formerly 1&1) for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other providers. Covers common IONOS-specific issues.

How to Add MX Records in Namecheap - Step-by-Step Guide

Complete guide to adding and managing MX records in Namecheap for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in Netlify DNS - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding MX records in Netlify DNS for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers, plus when to use external DNS instead.

How to Add MX Records in OVH - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding and managing MX records in OVH's control panel for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in Porkbun - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding MX records in Porkbun for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers. Includes propagation tips.

How to Add MX Records in AWS Route 53 - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding MX records in AWS Route 53 for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers, including AWS CLI instructions.

How to Add MX Records in SiteGround - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding and managing MX records in SiteGround's Site Tools DNS Zone Editor for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in Squarespace (Google Domains) - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding MX records in Squarespace Domains, formerly Google Domains, for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other email providers.

How to Add MX Records in Vercel DNS - Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to adding MX records in Vercel DNS for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other providers. Includes Vercel-specific tips.

Amazon WorkMail MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

Step-by-step guide to setting up Amazon WorkMail MX records, SPF, and Autodiscover. Includes region-specific record values and verification steps.

Not Receiving Emails? How to Diagnose and Fix Email Delivery Issues

Step-by-step guide to diagnosing why you're not receiving emails across Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo. Start with MX records and work through every possible cause.

Fastmail MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

The correct Fastmail MX records for custom domains. Includes priority settings, step-by-step DNS configuration, and verification steps.

Google MX Records: Complete Setup Guide for Google Workspace

The correct Google Workspace MX records, priority settings, and step-by-step instructions for configuring Gmail for your custom domain.

How to Check MX Records: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to check MX records for any domain using our free lookup tool. Understand the results and troubleshoot common mail server issues.

iCloud Mail Custom Domain MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

How to set up iCloud Mail with a custom domain. Includes the exact MX record values for iCloud, SPF records, and step-by-step setup instructions.

Mailgun MX Records: How to Set Up Inbound Email Receiving

Learn how to configure Mailgun MX records to receive inbound email, set up routing rules, and verify your setup with a free MX record checker.

Microsoft 365 MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

The correct Microsoft 365 MX records and how to find your tenant-specific hostname. Includes step-by-step DNS setup and verification.

Migadu MX Records: Complete Setup Guide for Migadu Email

The correct MX record values for Migadu email hosting, with step-by-step setup instructions and guidance for multi-domain configurations.

Can You Have Multiple MX Records? Understanding Mail Server Redundancy

Learn why domains use multiple MX records, how priorities work, and best practices for mail server redundancy and failover.

How to Set Up a Backup MX Server for Email Redundancy

Learn how backup MX servers protect email delivery, how to configure primary and secondary MX records, and when you actually need email redundancy.

MX Record Not Found: What It Means and How to Fix It

What to do when a domain has no MX records. Understand the causes, the impact on email delivery, and how to fix missing MX records at your registrar.

MX Record Priority Explained: How Mail Server Preference Works

Learn what MX record priority numbers mean, how mail servers use them for failover, and how to configure primary and backup mail servers correctly.

How Long Do MX Records Take to Propagate? DNS Timing Explained

Understand MX record propagation times, why changes don't take effect immediately, and how to speed up the process during email migrations.

MX Record Lookup Timeout: What It Means and How to Fix It

What causes MX lookup timeouts, how they affect email delivery, and step-by-step instructions to diagnose and resolve DNS timeout issues.

What TTL to Set on MX Records and Why It Matters

Learn what TTL means for MX records, the recommended values for stable vs. migration scenarios, and how to change TTL at your DNS provider.

How to Preserve MX Records When Transferring a Domain Between Registrars

What happens to your MX records during a domain transfer, how to prevent email disruption, and the steps to verify everything works afterward.

MX Records and Email Security: How SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Work Together

Learn how MX records relate to SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, why you need all of them, and common misconceptions about email security DNS records.

Changing Email Providers: How to Update MX Records With Zero Downtime

Step-by-step guide to updating MX records when switching email providers, with tips to avoid downtime and lost email during migration.

MX Records Explained: Priority, Structure, and Best Practices

A deep dive into MX record structure, priority values, TTL settings, and how mail exchanger records compare to other DNS record types.

Setting Up MX Records on a Subdomain for Separate Email Routing

Learn how to configure MX records on a subdomain to route email separately from your main domain — ideal for departments or multiple providers.

MX Records vs A Records: What's the Difference for Email?

Learn the difference between MX records and A records, why email needs both, and how to check your configuration is correct.

MXroute MX Records: Complete Setup Guide for Custom Domains

The correct MX record values for MXroute email hosting, with step-by-step DNS configuration instructions and setup tips.

Null MX Records: How to Stop a Domain From Receiving Email

Learn what a Null MX record is, how to configure one per RFC 7505, and when to use it for domains that should never receive email.

ProtonMail MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

The correct ProtonMail MX records for custom domains. Includes priority settings, DNS setup steps, and configuration for Proton Mail Business.

Rackspace Email MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

The correct MX record values for Rackspace Email hosting, with step-by-step configuration instructions and troubleshooting tips.

SendGrid MX Records: How to Set Up Inbound Parse for Receiving Email

Learn how to configure SendGrid MX records to receive inbound email with Inbound Parse, set up webhooks, and verify your setup with a free MX record checker.

Titan Email MX Records: Setup Guide for Custom Domain Email

Learn how to configure Titan Email MX records for custom domain email, including step-by-step setup and verification with a free MX record checker.

Tuta (Tutanota) MX Records: Setup Guide for Custom Domains

How to set up MX records for Tuta (formerly Tutanota) custom domains. Correct values, DNS configuration steps, and encryption notes.

What is an MX Record? A Simple Guide to Mail Exchanger Records

Learn what MX records are, how they direct email to your mail servers, and why they're essential for receiving email at your domain.

What is an MX Server? Understanding Mail Servers and MX Records

Learn the difference between MX servers and MX records, how mail servers process incoming email, and common MX server configurations.

Who is My Email Provider? How to Identify Your Email Service from MX Records

Learn how to identify your email provider by checking MX records. Recognize common patterns for Google, Microsoft, and other email services.

Yahoo Mail MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

Complete guide to Yahoo Small Business and AT&T Mail MX record values, setup steps, SPF records, and troubleshooting email delivery.

Zoho Mail MX Records: Complete Setup Guide

The correct Zoho Mail MX records for all regions including US, EU, and India. Includes priority settings and step-by-step DNS setup.