MX Record DNS Lookup and Check

How Does an MX Lookup Work and What Do the Values Mean?

An MX (Mail Exchange) record lookup retrieves the mail exchange servers associated with a domain. When you perform an MX lookup using our tool, it queries DNS servers to find out which mail servers are responsible for receiving emails on behalf of the domain you entered. The values returned include:

Exchange: The hostname of the mail server.
Preference: A numerical value indicating the priority of the mail server. Lower values have higher priority.
TTL (Time To Live): The duration in seconds that the record is cached by DNS servers and clients.

By analyzing these values, you can verify if your domain's email is correctly configured and troubleshoot any issues with email delivery.

What Is an MX Record and What Does It Do?

An MX record is a type of DNS record that specifies the mail servers responsible for accepting email messages on behalf of a domain. It directs email traffic to the correct mail servers, ensuring that emails sent to your domain are properly routed and delivered. Without correctly configured MX records, your domain would not be able to receive emails.

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