{"id":1690,"date":"2025-06-06T13:30:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=1690"},"modified":"2025-06-06T13:53:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:53:51","slug":"how-to-add-mx-record-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/how-to-add-mx-record-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add MX Record in cPanel \u2013 Complete Guide by HostraGo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re setting up professional email hosting for your domain, it’s crucial to know how to add MX record in cPanel<\/strong>. MX (Mail Exchange) records determine where emails for your domain should be delivered. Whether you\u2019re configuring your business email on HostraGo <\/a>or integrating with services like Google Workspace or Zoho Mail, this guide has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this step-by-step tutorial, we\u2019ll walk you through the exact process to how to add MX record in cPanel in your HostraGo cPanel <\/a>dashboard, with clear screenshots and best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an MX Record?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An MX (Mail Exchanger) record<\/strong> is a DNS entry that tells the internet where to deliver your domain\u2019s email. If not set up properly, your emails may not work\u2014or worse, get lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step: How to Add MX Record in cPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Log in to Your HostraGo cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Begin by logging in to your HostraGo hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Need help? Follow this guide: How to Login in cPanel \u2013 HostraGo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down to the Domains<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Zone<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click on Zone Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Click on \u201c+MX Record\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once inside the Zone Editor<\/strong>, you\u2019ll see a list of domains in your hosting account. Find the domain you want to configure, then click on the “+MX Record”<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"MX<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This opens the form to input your mail routing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Enter MX Record Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the pop-up form, enter the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n