How to Add MX Records in Your Domain Name's DNS Records

Setting up email for your domain? You'll need to add MX records to your DNS settings. But here's the thing - many people forget one crucial detail that causes errors.

Let me show you how to do it right the first time.

What's an MX Record?

Think of MX records as your domain's postal address for emails. They tell the internet where to deliver messages sent to your domain.

Without proper MX records? Your emails won't arrive. Simple as that.

The Common Mistake That Causes Errors

Here's what trips up most people: forgetting to add the priority number.

When you add an MX record, you need two things:

• The priority (a number like 10, 20, or 30)
• The mail server address (like spamfilter1.site.eu)

Miss the priority? You'll get an error when saving. Every single time.

Here's what properly formatted MX records look like:

10 spamfilter1.site.eu

20 spamfilter2.site.eu

See how the priority comes before the server address? That's the key.

Here's how it looks when saved correctly in your DNS panel:

What Do Priority Numbers Mean?

Lower numbers = higher priority. It's like a queue at the post office.

Your email system tries the server with priority 10 first. Can't reach it? It moves to priority 20. And so on.

This backup system ensures your emails always have somewhere to go.

Need more help with your DNS settings? You might also want to set up SPF records for email authentication. Our support team is ready to assist you.