How to Add an MX Record in UltraDNS

This article explains how to add an MX record in UltraDNS and defines the required fields when configuring mail routing.

When to Use This Article

• You need to configure email routing for a domain.
• You are adding or updating a mail server.
• You are migrating email services.

How to Add an MX Record

1. Log into UltraDNS.
2. Click Domains.
3. Click the domain you are adding the MX record to.
4. Click Add Record in the MX Records section.
5. Enter the required values:
   1. Host – The desired hostname.
   2. Goes To – The fully qualified domain name of the mail host.
   3. Preference – Values between 0 and 999. The lowest value has the highest priority.
   4. TTL – Time to Live. The duration in seconds that the record is cached by recursive servers.
   5. Click Save.

Verification

After saving the MX record, verify configuration using a DNS lookup tool:

dig example.com MX

Confirm that the correct mail host and preference values are returned.

Related Articles

• What Is Sender Policy Framework (SPF)?
• SPF vs TXT Records: What’s the Difference?
• Viewing the TTL for a Resource Record