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If you’re setting up professional email hosting for your domain, it’s crucial to know how to add MX record in cPanel. MX (Mail Exchange) records determine where emails for your domain should be delivered. Whether you’re configuring your business email on HostraGo or integrating with services like Google Workspace or Zoho Mail, this guide has you covered.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll walk you through the exact process to how to add MX record in cPanel in your HostraGo cPanel dashboard, with clear screenshots and best practices.

What is an MX Record?

An MX (Mail Exchanger) record is a DNS entry that tells the internet where to deliver your domain’s email. If not set up properly, your emails may not work—or worse, get lost.

Step-by-Step: How to Add MX Record in cPanel

Step 1: Log in to Your HostraGo cPanel

Begin by logging in to your HostraGo hosting account.

👉 Need help? Follow this guide: How to Login in cPanel – HostraGo

Scroll down to the Domains section.

Zone Editor option highlighted in HostraGo cPanel dashboard

Click on Zone Editor.

Step 2: Click on “+MX Record”

Once inside the Zone Editor, you’ll see a list of domains in your hosting account. Find the domain you want to configure, then click on the “+MX Record” button.

MX Record button highlighted for HostraGo domain in cPanel Zone Editor

This opens the form to input your mail routing information.

Step 3: Enter MX Record Details

In the pop-up form, enter the following:

  • Priority: (e.g., 1, 10 – lower number = higher priority)
  • Destination: (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com or mx.zoho.com or ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM for Gmail)
MX record entry form for HostraGo domain in cPanel with red arrow

Click the “Add an MX Record” button to save it.

✅ Done! You’ve successfully added an MX record in cPanel.

Best Practices

  • Delete old or default MX records if switching providers
  • Keep only the records recommended by your email provider
  • Allow 30–60 minutes for DNS propagation globally
  • Test using tools like MXToolbox after adding

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Need help with DNS setup? Reach out to HostraGo Support anytime.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to add MX record in cPanel is essential if you’re setting up business-grade email solutions. HostraGo’s modern cPanel interface makes the process intuitive—even for beginners. Always double-check your DNS entries and follow your email provider’s exact instructions to avoid email disruptions.

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