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

Introduction

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

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

mta-gw.infomaniak.ch

with the priority 5.

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

Specific variation for certain providers

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

Modify the DNS zone

In order to manage this type of record in a DNS zone:

1. Click here to access your domain management in the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the domain in question.
3. Click on DNS Zone in the left-hand menu.
4. Click the button to add a record:
   
5. Click the MX radio button to add a record.
6. Click 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 will be 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