What is an MX record?

The MX record, also called the "Mail Exchanger record," plays a significant role in email delivery.

On behalf of the domain name, it will receive incoming email messages.

If the MX record is not properly configured or points to the wrong location, it can lead to an interruption in email services, and you may not receive any emails.

A faultless mail service requires correctly configuring the MX record to ensure seamless email communication.

These are read by mail servers to determine where to send messages, but not directly.

MX records require that you point them at a hostname, not an IP address.

 


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