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Created: 2025-07-15 17:55:29 UTC

What Is a DNS MX Record?
An MX record (Mail Exchange) controls where your domain’s email is delivered. If you want to use an email provider like Gmail or Outlook with your custom domain, you’ll need to add that provider’s MX records to your DNS settings.

What does an MX record look like?

It includes two parts:

Priority number (e.g. 1, 5, 10)

Mail server address (e.g.

Example:
Priority: X →

The priority number determines which mail server gets used first. Lower numbers mean higher priority. If the first mail server fails, the system tries the next one.

Where is this added?
You add MX records in your domain registrar’s DNS settings panel, just like A, CNAME, or TXT records.


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