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MX Lookup

Find the mail servers for a domain, their delivery priorities, and related SPF and DMARC records.

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Delivery routes

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Sender policies

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The result will appear here when you run a lookup.

Reading the results

How to use MX Lookup

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.

What if a domain has no MX record?

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.

What should I check after changing providers?

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.