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Free MX Record Checker

Review the mail exchangers that receive email for a domain, sorted by priority, with notes that help identify missing or fragile mail routing.

Common use cases

Frequently asked questions

What is an MX record?

An MX record tells senders which mail servers accept email for a domain and the preference order for those servers.

Can a domain have more than one MX record?

Yes. Multiple MX records are common for redundancy and provider-specific routing.

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