How do I set an MX record?

You can set MX records from the Advanced DNS Settings area of the Domain Control Panel.

Important note: If you replace Yahoo!'s default MX records or create an additional MX record for your domain name zone files with a higher priority than the Yahoo! mail servers (in other words, a priority lower than 50), the email services provided in the plan you purchased will no longer function. All email addressed to your domain will be handled by the server you specify in the MX record.

To access the Domain Control Panel:

1. Sign in to your Business Control Panel. (If you have not yet signed in with your Yahoo! ID and password, you'll be prompted to do so here.)
2. Once signed in, you will see modules for each of your domain names on the "Manage My Services" page. Select the "Domain Control Panel" link that corresponds to the domain whose record you wish to edit.

To set MX records:

1. Click the "Manage Advanced DNS Settings" link.
2. Click the "Change MX Records" button.
3. Do one of the following:
   • Enter a host name for your mail server in an available field and set its priority. (Note:When email is sent to your domain, the name server will attempt to deliver it first to the mail server with the lowest priority number.)
   • Replace the Yahoo! mail server record with the mail server address you wish to use.
4. Click the "Submit" button.

You'll return to the "Advanced DNS Settings" page, and your new MX record will appear in the MX records list. While your changes will appear in the name servers within minutes, please be aware that it can take up to 72 hours for new records to propagate to all name servers on the Internet.

Tip: If you made a mistake and would like to restore the MX record for Yahoo! mail, click the "Reset to Defaults" button.