MX records explained

Key points

• MX = Mail Exchanger — tells the world where your mail lives
• Priority numbers decide which server is tried first
• Wrong MX = mail goes nowhere or to the wrong place
• Most providers give you exact MX values to copy

How to do it

1. Get your provider's MX values
2. Open your registrar's DNS settings
3. Delete old MX records
4. Add the new MX records with correct priority
5. Wait for propagation (minutes to hours)

Common mistakes

• Leaving old MX records alongside new ones
• Typos in the MX hostname
• Forgetting to update after switching providers