Article Summary
- MX records specify which mail server receives email for your domain, such as your own server, Mail Reflector, or Managed Mail.
- In your account, click 'Managed DNS' then 'DNS Records', and click 'Add Record' for your domain.
- Under 'Type', select MX, enter your MX data, and click 'Create'.
- The MX priority sets the order of use: the lowest number receives email first, then the next lowest if that server is unreachable.
Defining MX Records
MX Records are one of the many types of DNS records. They specify which mail server should receive email for your domain. Mail servers use MX Records to identify the right destination for incoming emails. Your MX record should point to your mail server or to a mail service accepting mail on your behalf (like our Mail Reflector or Managed Mail service!).How to Add an MX Record
Regardless of what email service you have, here is how you add an MX record to your domain. These steps will look a little different if you do not use No-IP’s DNS management platform, but the same general instructions will still apply.- Log In to Your DNS Platform
First, log in to your No-IP Account.
- Find Your DNS Records
Now, click on Managed DNS on the left side of the page and then click on DNS Records:
- Select Your Domain
This should load your DNS records on the right side of the page. After that click on Add Record for your domain. That should open the following options.
- Add the MX Record
Under the “Type” dropdown, select MX. Then enter the data for your MX record. Below is some example data. Click Create when finished.
Additional Info on Priority Levels
Please note that the MX Priority value indicates the order in which different mail servers should be used. The server with the lowest number will receive emails first. If that mail server is unreachable, the email will try the next available server in the next lowest priority.