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MX Record Checker

Verify and analyze your domain's mail server configuration

Why MX Records Matter

  • Direct email delivery to correct mail servers
  • Ensure reliable email communication
  • Enable flexible email hosting options

Common Configurations

10 mail.example.com.

Primary mail server with priority 10

20 backup-mail.example.com.

Backup mail server with priority 20

Understanding MX Records

MX (Mail Exchange) records specify the mail servers responsible for receiving email messages for your domain. They include priority values to determine the order in which servers should be tried.

Record Format

<priority> <mail-server>

Priority Values

  • Lower numbers = Higher priority
  • Multiple servers for redundancy
  • Typically 10, 20, 30, etc.

Best Practices

  • Always have backup servers
  • Use valid hostnames
  • Configure SPF records