Adding mx record for zoho mail

To add an MX record for Zoho Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your domain registrar

Go to your domain registrar's website (e.g. GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and log in to your account.

Step 2: Access your DNS settings

Find the DNS management section of your account. This is usually labeled as "DNS Manager" or "Domain Name System".

Step 3: Create a new MX record

Click on the "Add Record" or "Create Record" button. Select "MX" as the record type.

Step 4: Enter the MX record details

Enter the following information:

• Host: Leave this field blank or enter "@"
• Priority: Enter a value between 1 and 10 (e.g. 1, 5, or 10)
• Target: Enter the following values:
  • For Zoho Mail, the target is mx.zoho.com
  • For Zoho Workplace, the target is mx.zoho.com
  • For Zoho CRM, the target is mx.zoho.com
• TTL: Enter a value in seconds (e.g. 3600)

Step 5: Save the MX record

Click the "Save" or "Add" button to save the new MX record.

Step 6: Verify the MX record

Wait for a few minutes for the changes to propagate. You can use a tool like MX Toolbox or DNS Checker to verify that the MX record has been updated correctly.

Step 7: Update your Zoho Mail settings

Log in to your Zoho Mail account and go to the "Settings" or "Domain" section. Update the MX record settings to reflect the changes you made in your domain registrar's DNS settings.

Tips and Variations

• If you have multiple MX records, you may need to update the priority value to ensure that the Zoho Mail MX record is given higher priority.
• If you have a subdomain (e.g. blog.yourdomain.com) that you want to use with Zoho Mail, you'll need to create a separate MX record for that subdomain.
• If you're using a third-party DNS service (e.g. Cloudflare), you may need to update the DNS settings in that service as well.

By following these steps, you should be able to add an MX record for Zoho Mail and start using their email services with your custom domain.