How to find mail server details

There are a few ways to find the mail server details for a domain:

  1. MX Record Lookup: You can use a DNS lookup tool or a website like MXToolbox or WhatIsMyMX to find the MX records for a domain. MX records contain the mail server details, including the mail server's hostname and IP address.
  2. Domain Registrar: You can contact the domain registrar where the domain is registered and ask for the mail server details. They may be able to provide you with the information or direct you to the correct contact.
  3. Email Service Provider: If the domain uses an email service provider (ESP) like Gmail, Outlook, or Zoho, you can contact their support team and ask for the mail server details.
  4. Email Client Configuration: You can also find the mail server details by configuring an email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird to connect to the domain's email account. The email client will automatically detect the mail server details and configure them for you.
  5. WHOIS Lookup: You can perform a WHOIS lookup on the domain to find the contact information, including the mail server details. However, this method may not always provide accurate information.

Here are the steps to find mail server details using MX Record Lookup:

  1. Go to a DNS lookup tool or website like MXToolbox or WhatIsMyMX.
  2. Enter the domain name in the search bar.
  3. Click the "Lookup" or "Search" button.
  4. The tool will display the MX records for the domain, including the mail server's hostname and IP address.
  5. The MX records will typically have a format like this: mail.example.com or mx1.example.com.
  6. The IP address associated with the MX record is the mail server's IP address.

Here are some examples of mail server details:

Note that the mail server details may vary depending on the domain's configuration and email service provider.