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.

Step 1: Log In to Your DNS Platform

First, log in to your No-IP Account.

Step 2: Find Your DNS Records

Now, click on Managed DNS on the left side of the page and then click on DNS Records:

Step 3: 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.

Step 4: 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.