<p class="last-updated">Last updated on December 7th, 2020 at 11:19 pm</p><p>In this article, we explain the process of how to add an MX record on <a href="https://truehost.com.ng/control-panel-hosting-in-nigeria/">Cpanel</a>. We have chosen to show you the simplest way to do it possible. Truehost offers the best <a href="https://truehost.com.ng/control-panel-hosting-in-nigeria/">cPanel in Nigeria</a> and moving your blog to the platform is a great step, here&#8217;s how to complete the migration</p>
<p>A <b>mail exchanger record</b> (<b>MX record</b>) specifies the <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mail_server">mail server</a> responsible for accepting <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email">email</a> messages on behalf of a domain name. It is a <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_record">resource record</a> in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System">Domain Name System</a> (DNS). It is possible to configure several MX records, typically pointing to an array of mail servers for load balancing and redundancy.</p>
<p>A DNS &#8216;mail exchange&#8217; (MX) record directs email to a mail server. The MX record indicates how email messages should be routed in accordance with the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP, the standard protocol for all email).</p>
<h2>How to add MX record on Cpanel</h2>
<p>The instructions below will guide you through adding MX record on your Cpanel without stress:</p>
<p>1. Login to Cpanel</p>
<p>2. Under domain section select <strong>Zone editor</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5732" src="https://truehost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screenshot_2020-04-22-cPanel-Main-300x70.png" alt="" width="300" height="70" /></p>
<p>3. Click manage on the domain whose MX need to change</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5736" src="https://truehost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screenshot_2020-04-22-cPanel-Zone-Editor1-300x45.png" alt="" width="300" height="45" /></p>
<p>4. On right hand side, click the Add record drop-down</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-5733 size-full" title="How to add MX record on Cpanel" src="https://truehost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screenshot_2020-04-22-cPanel-Zone-Editor.png" alt="How to add MX record on Cpanel" width="233" height="222" /></p>
<p>5. Choose Add MX Record</p>
<p>6. Fill in MX record details</p>
<p>7. Save changes by clicking Add record button</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-5737 size-medium" title="How to add MX record on Cpanel" src="https://truehost.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screenshot_2020-04-22-cPanel-Zone-Editor2-300x30.png" alt="How to add MX record on Cpanel" width="300" height="30" /></p>
<p>8. Allow for propagation to complete for changes to be seen online.</p>
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