Changing the MX records configuration (advanced)
Updated on 3 November 2026
MX changes are recommended for advanced users only.
An incorrect handling of MX records could cause delivery problems for your e-mails.
To change the MX records:
- Sign in to cPanel
- Under E-mail Management Tools, click MX Entry
- Under Change an MX record, choose the domain concerned in the drop-down menu, set the priority (a lower number means a higher priority), and give the destination address
- We advise against ticking Always accept local mail even if the primary MX does not point to this server when an external MX is used
- Click Change and you are done