How to Add an MX Record for Email

MX records (Mail Exchanger records) tell the internet where to deliver email for your domain. If you're setting up a third-party email service like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or another mail provider, you'll need to update your MX records to point to their mail servers.

How to Add an MX Record in cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel and go to Domains > Zone Editor.
2. Click Manage next to the domain you want to configure.
3. Click Add Record and select MX from the Type dropdown.
4. In the Name field, enter your domain name (or leave it as the default, which usually represents the root domain).
5. Enter a Priority number. Lower numbers have higher priority (e.g., 1 or 10 is higher priority than 20).
6. In the Destination field, enter the mail server hostname provided by your email service.
7. Click Add Record to save. Repeat for any additional MX records your provider requires.

Tips

• If you're replacing existing MX records, delete the old ones after adding the new ones to avoid conflicts.
• Most email providers give you specific MX records with priority values - follow their instructions exactly.
• MX record changes can take 24–48 hours to propagate, so plan accordingly if you're migrating email services.

Testing Your MX Records

After making changes, you can verify your MX records are set correctly using a tool like dnschecker.org or by sending a test email. If you need help configuring email for your domain, contact our support team.