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Log in to cPanel: Access your cPanel account by entering your login credentials.
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Navigate to the 'Domains' section: Locate and click on the 'Domains' section in cPanel. This section may have a different name depending on your cPanel theme.
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Access the 'Zone Editor': Look for the 'Zone Editor' icon or link and click on it. This will take you to the Zone Editor interface.
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Select the domain: From the list of domains, choose the domain for which you want to add an MX record.
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Add a new record: Within the Zone Editor interface, find the option to add a new record and click on it.
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Choose 'MX' as the record type: Select 'MX' from the dropdown menu for the record type.
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Enter the MX details: Fill in the required details for the MX record:
- Priority: Set the priority level for the mail server. Lower values indicate higher priority.
- Destination: Enter the mail server's hostname or domain name to which emails should be delivered.
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Save the record: Once you've entered the MX details, click on the 'Add Record' or 'Save' button to create the MX record.
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Verify the record: After saving, verify that the MX record has been successfully added by reviewing the list of DNS records for your domain.
That's it! You've now successfully created an MX record for your domain using cPanel.
