DNS MX Record

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Specifies mail servers responsible for receiving email.

An MX record specifies the mail servers responsible for receiving email for a domain. Each record includes a priority value, where lower numbers have higher priority.

Why it matters: Incorrect MX records can cause email delivery failures.

Quick tips:

  • Use multiple MX records for redundancy.
  • Ensure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are set in TXT records.

See also: DNS, TXT record.