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    MX Record Lookup

    Find out which mail servers handle email for a domain.

    What is a MX record?

    An MX record (Mail Exchange record) tells the internet which servers accept email for a domain. When someone sends an email to you@example.com, their mail server does an MX lookup on example.com to find out where to deliver the message.

    Each MX record has a priority — a lower number means higher priority. Mail servers try the lowest-priority host first and fall back to higher-priority ones if delivery fails. If you need professional email hosting for your domain, Netspace India offers business email hosting plans alongside Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 resales.

    Common uses

    • Verify your Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 / Zoho MX setup
    • Debug email delivery issues
    • Check which mail provider a company uses
    • Confirm MX changes have published after a migration

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is an MX record?
    An MX (Mail Exchange) record is a DNS entry that specifies which mail servers accept email for a domain. It also includes a priority number — lower numbers are tried first.
    Why do MX records have priority numbers?
    Priority (also called preference) lets you specify a primary mail server plus one or more backups. Senders try the lowest-numbered server first, falling back to higher-numbered ones if the primary is down.
    What should my MX records look like for Google Workspace?
    For Google Workspace it's a single record: priority 1, server smtp.google.com. Netspace India also offers Google Workspace reseller pricing if you want to buy at Indian billing with local support.
    Can I use my hosting server's IP as an MX record?
    No — MX records must point to a hostname (A/AAAA target), not an IP address. Create an A record first and point your MX at that hostname.
    Why are my emails bouncing even though MX looks correct?
    MX is just one part. Check your SPF, DKIM and DMARC records using our TXT record lookup tool and make sure your sending IP has reverse DNS (PTR) set.
    What is the best email hosting for Indian businesses?
    Netspace India's hosted business email offers 50 GB mailboxes, free migration, local INR billing, and 24×7 support — plus Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 reselling if you prefer those.
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    Other DNS Lookup Tools

    A Record Lookup

    IPv4 address for a domain

    AAAA Record Lookup

    IPv6 address for a domain

    TXT Record Lookup

    SPF, DKIM, DMARC, verification

    CNAME Lookup

    Canonical name aliases

    NS Lookup

    Nameservers for a domain

    SOA Record Lookup

    Start of authority info

    Reverse DNS (PTR)

    IP address → hostname

    DNS Propagation Check

    Check 6 global resolvers at once

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