How to find the mail server

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

1. MX Record Lookup: You can use a DNS lookup tool or a website like MXToolbox or WhatIsMyMX to find the mail server for a domain. MX records are used to route email to the correct mail server. You can enter the domain name and the tool will return the MX records, which will include the mail server's hostname and IP address.
2. DNS Lookup: You can use a DNS lookup tool or a command-line tool like dig or nslookup to find the mail server for a domain. For example, you can use the following command to find the MX records for a domain:

   dig +short mx example.com

   This will return the MX records for the domain example.com, including the mail server's hostname and IP address.

3. Email Client Configuration: If you're trying to set up an email client to send and receive email for a domain, you can usually find the mail server's hostname and IP address in the email client's configuration settings. For example, in Microsoft Outlook, you can go to File > Account Settings > Account > More Settings > Advanced and look for the "Outgoing mail (SMTP)" and "Incoming mail (POP3/IMAP)" settings.
4. Contact the Domain Registrar or Web Host: If you're unable to find the mail server's hostname and IP address using the above methods, you can contact the domain registrar or web host for the domain and ask them for the mail server's information.
5. Check the Domain's WHOIS Record: You can also check the domain's WHOIS record to find the mail server's information. WHOIS records contain information about the domain, including the mail server's hostname and IP address.

Some common mail server hostnames and IP addresses include:

• mail.example.com
• smtp.example.com
• mx.example.com
• imap.example.com
• pop.example.com
• smtp.gmail.com (for Gmail)
• smtp.outlook.com (for Outlook.com)
• smtp.yahoo.com (for Yahoo.com)

Keep in mind that the mail server's hostname and IP address may vary depending on the domain and the email provider.