This guide explains how to add or modify an MX record in the DNS zone (of a domain name) managed on the Manager Infomaniak.

Preamble

• The “MX” record type allows you to specify which provider should manage the messaging (= the target).
• You should only modify this type of record if you have a specific configuration to implement (for example, domain name with Infomaniak and messaging service with an external provider).
• There can be multiple MX records (so that a second messaging service can take over in case the first one fails) and in this case a number designates the priority of each of them (the smaller the number, the higher the priority).

MX for Infomaniak messaging

Infomaniak automatically provides the MX record needed to link your domain name and your messaging, if both are managed within the same organization at the Manager level.

If your configuration requires you to add an MX record yourself to direct mail traffic to Infomaniak, then specify the following MX record:

mta-gw.infomaniak.ch

with the priority 5.

A correct SPF record is also required for the proper functioning of Infomaniak messaging.

Variant specific to certain operators

On the interface of some providers like Gandi, it is necessary to add a point at the end of the MX record: mta-gw.infomaniak.ch.

Modify the DNS zone

To manage this type of record in a DNS zone:

1. Click here to access the management of your domain on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the domain concerned.
3. Click on DNS zone in the left sidebar.
4. Click the button to add a record:
   
5. Click on the radio button MX to add a record.
6. Click on the Next button:
   
7. Enter the MX values required for your DNS zone.
8. Leave the default value for the TTL.
9. Click the Save button:
   

Once added, it is visible in the DNS zone record table:

Learn more

• Link a domain to an Infomaniak Mail Service
• Specify the Infomaniak MX with a third-party web provider