How to find your mail server address

A mail server address, also known as a mail exchanger (MX) record, is used to route email messages to your email server. Here are a few ways to find your mail server address:

Method 1: Check your email provider's settings

1. Log in to your email account.
2. Look for settings or options related to email accounts or mail servers.
3. Check for a section that says "Mail Server", "SMTP Server", "Mail Exchanger", or "MX Record".
4. The mail server address should be listed there.

Method 2: Use a DNS lookup tool

1. Go to a DNS lookup tool website, such as WhatIsMyDNS.net or DNSChecker.org.
2. Enter your domain name (e.g., example.com) in the search bar.
3. Look for the "MX Records" or "Mail Exchanger" section.
4. The mail server address should be listed there.

Method 3: Check your domain registrar's control panel

1. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
2. Look for the "DNS" or "Domain Name System" section.
3. Check for the "MX Records" or "Mail Exchanger" section.
4. The mail server address should be listed there.

Method 4: Use a command-line tool (for advanced users)

1. Open a command-line interface (e.g., Terminal on Mac/Linux or Command Prompt on Windows).
2. Use the dig command to look up your domain's MX records:

   dig +short mx example.com

   Replace example.com with your domain name.

What to do with the mail server address

Once you have found your mail server address, you can use it to:

• Configure your email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird) to send and receive emails.
• Set up email forwarding or autoresponders.
• Troubleshoot email delivery issues.

Remember to replace example.com with your actual domain name throughout these methods.