MX Record Checker — Verify Mail Exchanger Records and Priority

Verify MX records and priority for any domain.

MX (Mail Exchanger) records tell the world which servers accept email for your domain. Each MX record has a hostname and a priority number; lower number means higher priority. This tool looks up and displays all MX records for a domain so you can verify order, hostnames, and that they resolve. Use it after changing mail providers, to confirm migration, or to debug "mail not received" issues. Incorrect or missing MX records cause bounces or delivery to the wrong server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MX priority?

Lower number = higher priority. Senders try the lowest-numbered MX first, then fall back to higher numbers if needed.

Can I have multiple MX records?

Yes. Multiple MXs provide redundancy; often one is primary and others are backups.

Do MX hostnames need A or AAAA records?

Yes. The MX hostname must resolve to an IP. Senders look up the MX name to connect.

Why is my mail going to the wrong server?

Check MX order and that no old MX with higher priority (lower number) still points to the previous provider.

How long do MX changes take to propagate?

Same as other DNS: up to TTL, and possibly up to 24–48 hours depending on caches.

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