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<div align=justify>MX record is the DNS entry that specifies the mail server the emails for your domain should be delivered to. In case you want to host your mails on a different server you need to set up mail exchange (MX) records needed. This can be done via your [[cPanel]] '''Mail''' section. Log into your '''cPanel => Mail => MX Entry'''. There you'll be asked to select a domain you want to set the MX record for. Once the domain is chosen, the following table will load:

 {{#icon: Set up MX record.png|Set MX record}}

'''Automatically Detect Configuration''' — The server will automatically detect, and use the configuration set under the MX Records heading at the bottom of the page.
Automatic detection of MX configuration is not possible if you set MX records that do not resolve (e.g. you mistype a domain name or enter the one that doesn't exist)

'''Local Mail Exchanger''' — The domain will accept mail, regardless of whether a higher-priority mail exchanger has been designated.

'''Backup Mail Exchanger''' — The domain will act as a backup mail exchanger. If the primary exchanger becomes unavailable, it will be holding mail in queue.

'''Remote Mail Exchanger''' — The domain will not accept mail, instead sending it to the primary mail exchanger. 


Below that you'll find the form allowing you to set up email records desired.

 {{#icon: MX record.png|Set MX record}}

* Under '''Add New Record''' set the priority for the new MX entry ('''note: 0 is the highest priority''')

* In the '''Destination''' box type the hostname of the new mail exchanger and click '''Add New Record'''.

MX records set can be checked by going to the list at the bottom of the page.
You can set MX records for any [http://myidealhost.com/ domain name] under your [http://myidealhost.com/hosting.shtml hosting account].

'''Note: Any DNS change isn't immediate. You need to wait for some time for the DNS changes to propagate.'''</div>
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