How to find the mail hub address

The mail hub address, also known as the mail exchanger (MX) record, is used to route email messages to a mail server. Here are the steps to find the mail hub address:

Method 1: Using a DNS Lookup Tool

1. Go to a DNS lookup tool such as WhatsMyDNS.net or DNSChecker.org.
2. Enter the domain name you want to find the mail hub address for in the search bar.
3. Click on the "Lookup" or "Check" button.
4. In the results, look for the "MX" record. This will show you the mail hub address in the format of mailhub.example.com or mx.example.com.
5. Note down the mail hub address.

Method 2: Using the Command Line

1. Open a command prompt or terminal window.
2. Type the following command: dig +short mx <domain_name> (replace <domain_name> with the domain name you want to find the mail hub address for).
3. Press Enter.
4. The output will show you the mail hub address in the format of mailhub.example.com or mx.example.com.
5. Note down the mail hub address.

Method 3: Using Your Email Provider's Control Panel

1. Log in to your email provider's control panel (e.g., cPanel, Plesk, etc.).
2. Look for the "Email" or "Mail" section.
3. Click on "MX Records" or "Mail Exchanger Records".
4. You will see a list of MX records, which will show you the mail hub address.
5. Note down the mail hub address.

What to Do with the Mail Hub Address

Once you have found the mail hub address, you can use it to:

• Configure your email client or email software to send and receive emails.
• Set up a mail server or email hosting service.
• Troubleshoot email delivery issues.

Remember to replace <domain_name> with the actual domain name you want to find the mail hub address for.