Which mail server is tried first?
Lower preference numbers are tried first. A domain can publish several servers at the same priority. Higher numbers are alternatives if the preferred servers are unavailable.
Find the mail servers for a domain, their delivery priorities, and related SPF and DMARC records.
The result will appear here when you run a lookup.
The result will appear here when you run a lookup.
Reading the results
Lower preference numbers are tried first. A domain can publish several servers at the same priority. Higher numbers are alternatives if the preferred servers are unavailable.
A domain without MX records may still receive mail at its address records. A single MX record of 0 followed by a dot is different: it explicitly says the domain does not accept email.
Compare your preferred and backup routes against the new provider’s instructions. Then check published SPF and DMARC. DNS checks do not prove mail delivery or check a message’s DKIM signature.