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 email (= the target).
• You should only modify this type of record if you have a specific configuration to implement (e.g., domain name with Infomaniak and email service with an external provider).
• There can be multiple MX records (so that a second email 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 email

Infomaniak automatically provides the MX record needed to link your domain name and your email, if they 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.

On the interface of some providers like Gandi, it is necessary to add a dot at the end of the MX record:

mta-gw.infomaniak.ch.

An SPF record is also required for proper functioning of Infomaniak email.

Modify the DNS zone

Refer to this other guide to manage this type of record in a DNS zone.

Learn more

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