Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide:

[https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/](https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/)

If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers).

## Add a MX record in cPanel

A mail exchanger record (MX record) is a type of resource record in the Domain Name System that specifies a mail server responsible for accepting email messages. You can add a "**MX Record**" using the cPanel"s Zone Editor option.

**1.** Log into your cPanel account. (For help accessing your cPanel see [https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html](https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html))
**2.** In the "**Domains**" section, click on the "**Zone Editor**" Icon.

 ![](https://dash.wevrlabs.net/../../../img/cpanel-dnszone-icon.gif)

Under "**Domains**", you can see many options below the "**Actions**" text.

 ![](https://dash.wevrlabs.net/../../../img/cpanel-cname-mxrec-domains.gif)

**3.** Click on the "**MX Record**" and a small window will open. Enter the required details in it.

**Priority:** The MX record you use for mail routing should have the lowest preference number, typically 0. You can use 0 for your mail routing record, and 10 for the record validating that you own your domain.

**Destination:** Enter the domain name of your Mail Exchange. If you use an external mail server, enter the domain name of the external mail server. Alternatively, if you use a local mail server, enter your local domain.

![](https://dash.wevrlabs.net/../../../img/cpanel-mx-record-add-domain.gif)

Now click the "**Add an MX Record**" button.

If the record is added successfully, you will see a success message. The DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours.

**Note:** on average, it may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.