Quick summary
- Term
- MX Record
- Plain-English definition
- An MX record is a DNS record that tells senders which mail servers receive email for a domain.
- Technical definition
- An MX record is a DNS record that tells senders which mail servers receive email for a domain.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Definition
An MX record is a DNS record that tells senders which mail servers receive email for a domain.
Why it matters
Without correct MX records, domain email may not arrive.