{"id":24,"date":"2012-05-03T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-03T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/?p=24"},"modified":"2026-06-02T23:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T18:01:55","slug":"how-can-i-add-mx-records-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/how-can-i-add-mx-records-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I add MX records in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MX (Mail Exchange) records are DNS records that tell the internet which mail server is responsible for receiving emails for your domain. When someone sends an email to your domain (like <code>user@yourdomain.com<\/code>), MX records ensure the email is routed to the correct mail server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In cPanel, you can easily manage MX records using the built-in <strong>Zone Editor<\/strong> or <strong>Email Routing<\/strong> tools without needing advanced DNS knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before adding or modifying MX records in cPanel, make sure you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to your cPanel account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain already added in cPanel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct MX record details from your email provider (example: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho Mail, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IMPLEMENTATION<\/h2>\n\n\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How can I add MX records in cPanel<\/strong>1) Login to cPanel.<br \/>2) Click on MX Entry icon Under &#8220;Mail category&#8221;.<br \/>3) Select the domain from drop down menu for which you want to change the MX record (This option<br \/>is only available if you have hosted more than one domain under your account)<br \/>4) You need to insert the Destination MX record in &#8220;Add New Record&#8221; field with priority.<br \/>5) Click on &#8220;Add New Record&#8221; and MX record will be added.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">CONCLUSION<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2446\">Adding MX records in cPanel is a simple but critical step for ensuring your emails are delivered correctly. The most important part is not just adding the MX record, but also setting the correct <strong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2366\">Email Routing<\/strong> option based on whether you&#8217;re using local mail or a third-party email service.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2548\">Once configured properly, your domain will reliably send and receive emails without delivery issues.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction MX (Mail Exchange) records are DNS records that tell the internet which mail server is responsible for receiving emails 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