WebTools
Useful Tools & Utilities to make life easier.
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Website Status Checker
Check whether a website is online or not. -
Ping
Measure Ping for any Address. -
IP To Hostname
Get Hostname from any IP Address -
Hostname To IP
Get IP Address from a Hostname -
IP Information
Get information about any IP -
MX Lookup
Tool to find domains MX servers. -
User Agent Finder
Find out your user agent. -
Whats My IP
Find out your IP Address. -
Dns Lookup
Online dnslookup is a web based DNS client that queries DNS records for a given domain name. -
Open Port Checker
The open port checker is a tool you can use to check your external IP address and detect open ports on your connection. -
IP Subnet Calculator
IPv4 and IPv6 Subnet Calculator -
HTML Entity Encode
Encode HTML into HTML Entities. -
HTML Entity Decode
Decode HTML Entities into HTML. -
URL Encoder
Encode your URL to make them transmission-safe. -
URL Decoder
Decode any URL that has been encoded. -
Text to Binary
Convert \/ Encode text to Binary. -
Binary to Text
Convert \/ Decode Binary to Text. -
Text to Base64
Encode Text to Base64. -
Base64 To Text
Encode Base64 To Text. -
ROT13 Encoder
Encode data into ROT13 -
ROT13 Decoder
Decode ROT13 encoded data. -
Unicode to Punycode
Convert Unicode to Punycode. -
Punycode to Unicode
Convert Punycode to Unicode. -
Encode Quoted Printable
To encode a regular text to Quoted Printable, type in the box on top and click the Encode button. -
Decode Quoted Printable
To decode a regular text to Quoted Printable, type in the box on top and click the Decode button. -
Image Rotate
Rotate only images with portrait or landscape orientation at once. -
Image to Grayscale
Grayscale image is an online free tool to convert images into Grayscale. -
Image Compressor
Compress images easily online. -
Image Resizer
Resize any Image. -
QR Code Generator
Create infinite QR Codes instantly. -
QR Code Reader
Read QR Codes from Image. -
Image to Base64
Convert image to Base64 String. -
JPG to PNG
Convert JPG to PNG easily online. -
JPG to WEBP
Convert JPG to WEBP easily online. -
PNG to JPG
Convert PNG to JPG easily online. -
PNG to WEBP
Convert PNG to WEBP easily online. -
WEBP to JPG
Convert WEBP to JPG easily online. -
WEBP to PNG
Convert WEBP to PNG easily online. -
Image OCR
Image to Text, Extract Text Data. -
Markdown To HTML
Convert Markdown format to HTML. -
HTML To Markdown
Convert HTML Documents to Markdown. -
CSV To JSON
Convert CSV to JSON Format -
JSON To CSV
Convert JSON to CSV Format -
JSON To Xml
It helps to convert your JSON data to XML format. -
XML To JSON
It helps to convert your XML data to JSON format. -
HTML Minifier
Minify your HTML Code for size reduction. -
CSS Minifier
Minify your CSS code for size reduction. -
JS Minifier
Minify your JS code for size reduction. -
HTML Formatter
Format HTML code that is unformatted. -
CSS Formatter
Format CSS code that is unformatted. -
JS Formatter
Format JS code that is unformatted. -
RGB To Hex
Convert RGB Colors to Hexcodes. -
Hex To RGB
Convert Hex Colors to RGB. -
Json Beautifier
Online JSON Viewer, JSON Beautifier and Formatter to beautify and tree view of JSON data -
Json Validator
JSON Validator is the free online validator tool for JSON. -
Timestamp Converter
Convert to & from UNIX Timestamps. -
HTML Code Editor
Free online HTML code editor with instant live preview. Enter your code in the editor and see the preview changing as you type. Compose your documents easily without installing any program. -
SEO Tags Generator
Generate SEO & OpenGraph tags for your website. -
Twitter Card Generator
Generate Twitter Cards for website embeds. -
Privacy Policy Generator
Generate Privacy Policy pages for your website. -
Terms of Service Generator
Generate TOS for your website. -
Robots.txt Generator
Generate Robots.txt Files -
HTACCESS Redirect Generator
Generate HTACCESS Redirects -
Lorem Ipsum Generator
Generate placeholder lorem ipsum words & paragraphs. -
HTML Tags Stripper
Get Rid of HTML Tags in Code. -
JS Obfuscator
Protect your JavaScript code by obfuscating it. -
SQL Beautifier
Format SQL Queries -
Wheel Color Picker
Dive into the world of gooey fun! Spin the wheel to craft your unique slime masterpiece. -
Online SMTP Test
Free advanced online tool to Test and check your SMTP server. -
GZIP Compression Test
Test if Gzip is working on your website. -
Source Code Downloader
Download any webpage's source code -
Text Cleaner
Text Cleaner Tool. -
E-Mail Extractor
Extract E-Mails from Text -
URL Extractor
Extract URLs from Text -
Word Count
Count the Words & Letters in Text. -
Text Separator
Separate Text based on Characters. -
Text To Slug
Convert Text to Slug \/ Permalink. -
Duplicate Lines Remover
Delete duplicate lines from text. -
Line Break Remover
Remove Line Breaks from Text -
Text Replacer
Replace any string occurences in text. -
Text Reverser
Reverse any piece of text. -
Word Density Counter
Find out the density of words in text. -
Palindrome Checker
Check whether a string is a palindrome or not. -
Case Converter
Change the case of text. -
Randomize \/ Shuffle Text Lines
This online tool randomizes \/ shuffle text lines provided as input. Get the random lines. -
Text Repeater
Text repeater is an online tool to generate a single word or string multiple times. -
Paste & Share Text
Online Text Sharing easy way to share text online. -
E-Mail Validator
Validate emails individually or in bulk. -
Random Number Generator
Generate numbers randomly with constraints. -
Password Generator
Generate secure random passwords. -
Password Strength Test
Check the strength of your Passwords -
MD5 Generator
Generate MD5 hashes from text. -
SHA Generator
Generate SHA hashes from text. -
Bcrypt Generator
Generate Bcrypt Hashes -
Hash Generator
Generate different types of hashes. -
UUIDv4 Generator
Generate UUIDv4 IDs -
Memory \/ Storage Converter
Convert any Memory \/ Storage Units. -
Length Converter
Type a value in any of the fields to convert between Length measurements. -
Speed Converter
Type a value in any of the fields to convert between speed measurements. -
Temperature Converter
Type a value in any of the fields to convert between temperature measurements. -
Weight Converter
Type a value in any of the fields to convert between weight measurements. -
Domain Generator
Generate Domain names from keywords. -
Domain WHOIS
Get WHOIS Information about a domain name. -
URL Parser
Parse and extract details from URL. -
SSL Checker
Verify SSL Certificate of any website. -
HTTP Headers Parser
Parse HTTP Headers for any URL. -
URL Unshortener
Unshorten a URL and find the original. -
Redirect Checker
Checker whether a URL has a Redirect. -
HTTP Status Code Checker
Check HTTP Status Codes from URLs -
Glitch Text Generator
Zalgo Text Generator \/ Glitch Text Generator -
Bubble Text Generator
Bubble text gives your letters a fun appearance. -
Upside Down Text Generator
Upside-down text flips your letters and symbols. -
Currency Converter
Simple Currency Converter Tool -
Dice Roller
Roll a dice online. -
Virtual Coin Flip
Coin Flip is an online heads or tails coin toss simulator. -
Aim Trainer
Aim Trainer is a free browser game that is specifically designed to improve the players aim. -
Age Calculator
Calculate Age & Give Important Info About Your Age -
Between Dates Calculator
Calculate Days, Weeks, Months etc between two dates. -
BMI Calculator
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. -
Profit Calculator
Calculate Your Profit in Future -
Free Interest Calculator Online - Simple & Compound Interest Tool
Calculate simple and compound interest for loans, savings, investments. Supports daily, monthly, yearly compounding frequencies. Perfect for financial planning, budgeting, and investment analysis. Instant results with no registration. -
Free GPA Calculator - College & High School Grade Point Average Tool
Quickly calculate your cumulative and semester GPA using numeric or letter grades. Supports multiple GPA scales (4.0, 5.0), weighted\/unweighted calculations, and custom credit hours. Perfect for students tracking academic progress and planning for scholarships or graduation. User-friendly interface with instant results. No registration required. -
Free Online Count Down Timer - Customizable & Easy to Use
Set custom countdown timers for events, sales, workouts, presentations, or reminders. Features start, pause, reset controls, lap timing, and sound notifications. Perfect for e-commerce urgency, fitness intervals, and productivity. Mobile-responsive design works on all devices. No installation required. -
Free Online Stopwatch - Precise Timing with Lap Counter
A free, easy-to-use online stopwatch for precise time measurement. Features start, stop, reset, and lap timing functions. Ideal for workouts, games, presentations, and time tracking. Works on all devices with no installation required. -
Free Scientific Calculator Online - Trigonometry, Logarithms & Advanced Functions
Powerful online scientific calculator with advanced mathematical functions for students, engineers, scientists, and professionals. Perform complex calculations including trigonometry (sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, csc), logarithms (log, ln), exponentials, square roots, powers, factorials, and statistical operations. Features degree\/radian mode switching, memory functions (M+, M-, MR, MC), parentheses for order of operations, and constants like \u03c0 and e. Supports scientific notation for very large or small numbers, percentage calculations, and inverse functions. Perfect for algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, engineering coursework, and professional technical work. Clean, intuitive interface works on desktop and mobile devices with keyboard shortcuts for faster input. No installation required \u2013 works directly in your browser with instant results. Includes calculation history to review previous operations and results. Free to use with no registration needed, providing all essential scientific calculator functions found on physical devices like TI or Casio calculators. -
Free World Clock - Current Time in 400+ Cities Worldwide
The World Clock tool allows you to view the current time in over 400 cities worldwide. Customize display formats (12\/24-hour), track multiple time zones simultaneously, and use for scheduling meetings or coordinating global events. Fast, accurate, and responsive for desktop and mobile. -
What is My Browser - Browser Info Checker Tool
Instantly identify your browser name, version, and capabilities with \What is My Browser\ tool. Check details like user agent, OS, device type, and supported features. Useful for developers, testers, and curious users. No installation required \u2013 fast and free online tool. -
Credit Card Validator - Free & Secure Online Tool
Instantly validate credit card numbers using the Luhn algorithm to check if they are correctly formatted. This free online tool identifies card types (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, etc.), verifies card number length and format, and detects errors. Perfect for developers testing payment systems, e-commerce platforms, or anyone needing quick card number verification. All validation is performed client-side in your browser - no data is stored or transmitted to servers, ensuring complete privacy and security. Supports all major card brands and instantly displays validation results. -
Date Picker Calendar
Interactive date picker calendar for selecting single dates, date ranges, or multiple dates. Customizable with themes, formats, and locales. Perfect for forms, scheduling, booking systems, and event planners. Fast, lightweight, and mobile-responsive. -
Free YouTube Thumbnail Downloader - HD & 4K Video Thumbnails
The YouTube Thumbnail Downloader is a free online tool that allows users to quickly and easily download high-definition and 4K thumbnails from YouTube videos. Perfect for content creators, marketers, and fans looking to save video thumbnails for use in promotions, presentations, or personal reference. No registration or software installation required.
MX Lookup
Tool to find domains MX servers.
MX Lookup
MX Lookup Tool
Check Mail Exchange Records - Verify Email Server Configuration Instantly
What is the MX Lookup Tool?
The MX Lookup Tool is a free online utility that retrieves and displays MX (Mail Exchange) records for any domain, showing which mail servers are responsible for receiving email messages. MX records are critical DNS entries that tell the internet where to deliver emails sent to your domain.mxtoolbox+3
Whether you're an email administrator configuring mail servers, a webmaster troubleshooting email delivery issues, a system administrator verifying DNS settings, or a developer integrating email services, the CyberTools MX Lookup Tool provides instant, accurate information about any domain's email infrastructure.dnschecker+1
How to Use the MX Lookup Tool
Using our MX record checker is simple and delivers results in seconds:bettermerge+1
Step 1: Enter the Domain Name
Input the domain whose mail servers you want to check:zoho+1
- Domain only: example.com, gmail.com, yourcompany.com
- No www: Don't include www. or http://bettermerge
- No email addresses: Enter domain only, not user@example.com
- International domains: Works with all TLDs (.com, .org, .io, etc.)
Step 2: Select DNS Server (Optional)
Choose which DNS server to query:dnschecker
- Google DNS: 8.8.8.8 (default, fast and reliable)
- Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 (privacy-focused)
- OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222
- Your local DNS: Check what your ISP sees
- Authoritative DNS: Query domain's nameservers directlymxtoolbox
Why test different servers?
- Verify DNS propagation after changes
- Check consistency across resolvers
- Troubleshoot regional issuesdnschecker
Step 3: Click "Check MX Records"
Our tool instantly queries DNS servers to retrieve:mxtoolbox+2
- All MX records for the domainmxtoolbox
- Priority values for each mail serverbettermerge+1
- Hostname of each mail exchange serverbettermerge
- IP addresses of mail serversdnschecker+1
- TTL (Time To Live) valuesbettermerge
Step 4: Analyze the Results
You'll receive comprehensive information including:dnschecker+1
MX Record Details:
- Priority (Preference): Lower number = higher prioritycopernica+2
- Mail Server Hostname: FQDN of the mail exchange servercopernica+1
- IP Address: Resolved IPv4/IPv6 addressdnschecker+1
- TTL: Cache duration in secondsbettermerge
- Provider Detection: Identifies email service (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, etc.)
Additional Insights:
- Multiple mail servers for redundancyabnormal
- Backup server configuration
- Load balancing setup
- Email provider identification
- IP blacklist status checkdnschecker
What Are MX Records?
MX (Mail Exchange) records are DNS entries that specify which mail servers handle incoming email for a domain. They are essential for email delivery and tell sending mail servers where to deliver messages addressed to your domain.easydmarc+2
How MX Records Work
The email delivery process using MX records follows these steps:abnormal
Step 1: Email Sent
- Someone sends an email to user@example.comabnormal
- Sender's mail server needs to find where to deliver it
- Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) initiates lookup
Step 2: DNS Query (MX Lookup)
- Sender's mail server performs MX record queryabnormal
- Queries DNS for example.com mail exchange recordsmxtoolbox
- DNS returns all MX records with prioritiesdnschecker
Step 3: Priority Selection
- Mail server selects MX record with lowest priority number (highest priority)abnormal+1
- Example: Priority 10 is tried before Priority 20copernica
- If primary fails, tries next priority serverabnormal
Step 4: IP Resolution
- MX record provides hostname (e.g., mail.example.com)copernica
- A record lookup converts hostname to IP addresscopernica
- Sender's server now knows exact IP to connect to
Step 5: SMTP Connection
- Establishes SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) connectionabnormal
- Authenticates and transmits message
- Target server accepts email for delivery
Step 6: Email Delivered
- Recipient's mail server receives the messageabnormal
- Email stored in mailbox
- User can access through email client
This entire process happens in seconds, making email delivery seamless.abnormal
MX Record Structure
Typical MX record format:copernica+1
text example.com. 3600 IN MX 10 mail.example.com. example.com. 3600 IN MX 20 mail2.example.com.
Components explained:
- example.com. – Domain name (with trailing dot)
- 3600 – TTL (Time To Live) in secondsbettermerge
- IN – Internet class (standard)
- MX – Record type (Mail Exchange)
- 10, 20 – Priority/preference valuecopernica+1
- mail.example.com. – Mail server hostnamecopernica
MX Record Priority (Preference)
Priority determines mail server selection order:bettermerge+2
How priority works:
- Lower number = HIGHER prioritybettermerge+1
- Priority 10 mail server is tried BEFORE priority 20
- If equal priority, mail servers are tried in random order
- Backup servers have higher priority numbersabnormal
Common priority configurations:
Single mail server:
text example.com. MX 10 mail.example.com.
All email goes to one server (no redundancy).
Primary + Backup:
text example.com. MX 10 mail1.example.com. example.com. MX 20 mail2.example.com.
Primary server tried first; backup used if primary fails.abnormal
Load Balancing:
text example.com. MX 10 mail1.example.com. example.com. MX 10 mail2.example.com. example.com. MX 10 mail3.example.com.
Equal priority distributes load across servers.abnormal
Enterprise Configuration:
text example.com. MX 10 primary.example.com. example.com. MX 20 backup1.example.com. example.com. MX 30 backup2.example.com.
Primary with multiple backup tiers for maximum reliability.abnormal
Why Use MX Lookup?
1. Troubleshoot Email Delivery Issues
Diagnose why emails aren't arriving:dnschecker
Common email problems MX lookup helps solve:
- No emails received: Check if MX records exist at alleasydmarc
- Bounced messages: Verify mail server hostnames are correct
- Delayed delivery: Identify misconfigured or slow mail servers
- Partial failures: See if backup servers are properly configured
- Spam folder issues: Check if mail server IPs are blacklisteddnschecker
Example scenario: Company migrated email to Google Workspace but forgot to update MX records—MX lookup immediately reveals old mail server still configured.
2. Verify Email Configuration After Changes
Confirm DNS updates took effect:dnschecker
Critical times to check MX records:
- After domain migration – Ensure emails route to new provider
- Switching email providers – Verify Google to Microsoft 365 migration
- Adding backup mail servers – Confirm redundancy is activeabnormal
- DNS propagation monitoring – Check if changes spread globallydnschecker
- Domain transfer completion – Validate email still works
Propagation timeline: MX record changes can take 24-48 hours to fully propagate based on TTL values.bettermerge
3. Configure New Domain Email Services
Set up email for new domains correctly:easydmarc
Email setup workflow:
- Register domain with registrar
- Choose email provider (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, custom)
- Get MX records from email provider documentation
- Add MX records to DNS configuration
- Use MX lookup to verify configurationdnschecker
- Test email by sending and receiving messages
- Configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC for security
Our tool confirms your MX records are visible before going live.dnschecker
4. Identify Email Service Providers
Discover which email platform a domain uses:
Provider identification:
- Google Workspace: MX records like aspmx.l.google.combettermerge
- Microsoft 365: MX records like *.mail.protection.outlook.com
- Zoho Mail: MX records like mx.zoho.comzoho
- Custom servers: Self-hosted mail infrastructure
- Third-party: Rackspace, ProtonMail, FastMail, etc.
Business intelligence applications:
- Competitive analysis of competitor email infrastructure
- Lead qualification (enterprise vs free email)
- Technology stack research
- Partnership opportunity identification
5. Email Security Auditing
Assess email security configuration:
Security checks:
- Multiple redundant servers: Ensure backup mail servers existabnormal
- IP reputation: Check if mail server IPs are blacklisteddnschecker
- Provider security: Verify reputable email service usage
- Configuration errors: Identify misconfigurations exposing vulnerabilities
- SPF/DKIM alignment: Ensure mail servers match authentication records
6. Mail Server Redundancy Verification
Confirm backup servers protect against downtime:abnormal
Redundancy best practices:
- Minimum 2 MX records for any production domainabnormal
- Geographic distribution – Servers in different locations
- Different priorities – Clear primary and backup hierarchyabnormal
- Independent infrastructure – Backups on separate networks
- Regular testing – Verify backup servers actually work
Example: Company has single mail server; power outage = total email downtime. Multiple MX records prevent this.abnormal
7. Email Migration Planning
Prepare smooth email provider transitions:
Migration checklist:
- Document current MX records before changes
- Plan TTL reduction (lower to 300 seconds before migration)
- Stage new mail servers and test before DNS changes
- Coordinate MX record updates with migration window
- Monitor with MX lookup during transitiondnschecker
- Verify new configuration immediately after changes
- Keep old servers active for TTL duration as fallback
8. Domain Purchase Due Diligence
Research domains before acquisition:
Pre-purchase investigation:
- Check if domain has existing email infrastructure
- Verify no email services will be disrupted
- Identify any email forwarding or aliases configured
- Assess email reputation of associated IPs
- Understand existing email commitments
Common Use Cases
Email Administrators
Daily email management tasks:
- Verifying mail server configuration after updatesdnschecker
- Troubleshooting email delivery failures
- Monitoring DNS propagation of MX changes
- Documenting email infrastructure
- Testing backup mail server functionalityabnormal
- Auditing multi-domain email environments
System Administrators
Infrastructure management:
- Configuring mail servers for new domainseasydmarc
- Validating DNS configuration changes
- Documenting disaster recovery procedures
- Planning email service migrations
- Maintaining network documentation
- Testing email routing functionality
Web Developers
Application development:
- Validating email domains for user registration
- Testing contact form email delivery
- Configuring transactional email services
- Debugging webhook email notifications
- Verifying API email integration
- Testing email validation logic
Security Analysts
Security operations:
- Investigating phishing email sources
- Verifying email authentication configuration
- Checking mail server IP reputationdnschecker
- Auditing email security policies
- Analyzing spam attack patterns
- Researching malicious domains
Digital Marketers
Email marketing operations:
- Verifying sender domain configuration
- Troubleshooting email campaign delivery
- Checking competitor email infrastructure
- Validating email list domains
- Testing email authentication setup
- Monitoring deliverability factors
IT Support Teams
Technical support:
- Diagnosing customer email issuesdnschecker
- Providing email configuration assistance
- Verifying correct DNS setup
- Troubleshooting "email not working" tickets
- Guiding users through provider changes
- Documenting support resolution steps
Features of CyberTools MX Lookup Tool
✅ Free and Unlimited
- No registration required – Start checking immediatelydnschecker
- Unlimited lookups – No daily or monthly limits
- Completely free – All features at no costdnschecker
- No credit card – Zero payment information needed
🌐 Comprehensive DNS Queries
- Authoritative DNS queries – Direct to domain's nameserversmxtoolbox
- Multiple DNS server options – Test from different resolversdnschecker
- Real-time results – Always current datamxtoolbox
- Global perspective – Check worldwide propagation
⚡ Instant Results
- 1-2 second response timebettermerge+1
- No waiting queues – Immediate processing
- Real-time DNS lookups – Fresh data every querymxtoolbox
- Fast interface – Optimized for speed
🔍 Detailed Information
Complete MX record data:bettermerge+1
- All MX records for the domainmxtoolbox
- Priority values clearly displayedbettermerge
- Mail server hostnames fully qualifiedbettermerge
- IP address resolution automaticbettermerge+1
- TTL values for each recordbettermerge
- Provider identification automatic detection
🛡️ Security Features
- IP blacklist checking – Verify mail server reputationdnschecker
- Multiple blacklist databases – Check 50+ anti-spam listsdnschecker
- Security risk assessment – Identify vulnerabilities
- SPF record validation – Cross-check authentication
- DMARC compatibility – Ensure alignment
📊 Clear Result Presentation
- Color-coded priorities – Visual hierarchybettermerge
- Organized display – Easy to read format
- Copy-paste friendly – Quick data extraction
- Export options – Save results for documentation
- Print-friendly – Generate reports
🔄 Additional DNS Records
Check related records simultaneously:zoho
- A records – Mail server IP addressescopernica
- AAAA records – IPv6 addresses
- SPF records – Email authentication
- DKIM records – Sender verification
- DMARC records – Email policy
- TXT records – Additional information
📱 Mobile-Friendly
- Responsive design – Perfect on all devices
- Touch-optimized – Easy mobile use
- Quick checks – Fast on mobile networks
- Same features – Full functionality everywhere
💡 User-Friendly Interface
- Simple input – Just domain name neededzoho+1
- Clear instructions – No technical expertise requireddnschecker
- Helpful explanations – Understand the results
- Visual indicators – Status at a glance
- Error messages – Clear troubleshooting guidance
Understanding MX Lookup Results
Successful MX Record Configuration
text Domain: example.com MX Records Found: Priority: 10 Hostname: aspmx.l.google.com IP Address: 142.250.185.26 TTL: 3600 seconds Priority: 20 Hostname: alt1.aspmx.l.google.com IP Address: 142.250.110.26 TTL: 3600 seconds Priority: 30 Hostname: alt2.aspmx.l.google.com IP Address: 142.250.153.27 TTL: 3600 seconds Status: ✅ Properly Configured Provider: Google Workspace Redundancy: Yes (3 mail servers) Blacklist Status: Clean
What this means:
✅ Domain has proper MX records configuredeasydmarc
✅ Multiple mail servers for redundancyabnormal
✅ Clear priority hierarchy – Primary and backupsabnormal
✅ Google Workspace handles emailbettermerge
✅ Professional setup following best practicesabnormal
No MX Records Found
text Domain: brokenemailexample.com MX Records: None Found Status: ❌ No Mail Exchange Records Error: NXDOMAIN or No MX Records Configured
What this means:
❌ Domain cannot receive emaileasydmarc
❌ No mail servers configured
❌ DNS not set up for email
❌ Email will bounce if sent to this domaineasydmarc
Possible causes:
- Domain recently registered, DNS not configured yet
- Email not set up for this domain
- MX records deleted accidentally
- DNS propagation pending (wait 24-48 hours)
- Domain expired or suspendedeasydmarc
Single MX Record (No Redundancy)
text Domain: smallbusiness.com MX Record Found: Priority: 10 Hostname: mail.smallbusiness.com IP Address: 203.0.113.50 TTL: 86400 seconds Status: ⚠️ Single Mail Server (No Redundancy) Provider: Self-Hosted Backup: None Configured
What this indicates:
⚠️ Email works but vulnerable to downtimeabnormal
⚠️ No backup server if primary failsabnormal
⚠️ Single point of failure – server outage = no email
⚠️ Not best practice for production environments
⚠️ Consider adding backup MX recordabnormal
Recommendation: Add second MX record with priority 20+ for redundancy.abnormal
Misconfigured Priority
text Domain: confusedsetup.com MX Records: Priority: 10 Hostname: mail1.confusedsetup.com IP Address: 198.51.100.10 Priority: 5 Hostname: mail2.confusedsetup.com IP Address: 198.51.100.20 Status: ⚠️ Unusual Priority Configuration
What this indicates:
⚠️ Lower priority number tried firstbettermerge+1
⚠️ Mail2 (priority 5) is PRIMARY, not mail1
⚠️ Possibly unintentional configuration
⚠️ May indicate migration in progress
⚠️ Verify intended mail server order
Common mistake: Administrators sometimes misunderstand that lower = higher priority.bettermerge
Multiple Equal Priority (Load Balancing)
text Domain: highvolume.com MX Records: Priority: 10 Hostname: mx1.highvolume.com IP Address: 192.0.2.10 Priority: 10 Hostname: mx2.highvolume.com IP Address: 192.0.2.20 Priority: 10 Hostname: mx3.highvolume.com IP Address: 192.0.2.30 Status: ✅ Load Balanced Configuration
What this means:
✅ Load balancing across multiple serversabnormal
✅ Equal priority – random distribution
✅ High availability setup
✅ Enterprise-grade configurationabnormal
✅ Handles high volume email efficiently
MX Records vs Other DNS Records
MX vs A Recordcopernica
MX Record:
- Purpose: Specifies mail server for domaincopernica
- Points to: Hostname (e.g., mail.example.com)copernica
- Use: Email delivery routingeasydmarc
- Required for: Receiving emaileasydmarc
A Record:copernica
- Purpose: Maps hostname to IPv4 addresscopernica
- Points to: IP address (e.g., 93.184.216.34)
- Use: Web hosting, mail server resolutioncopernica
- Required for: Accessing servers by name
Relationship: MX record points to hostname → A record resolves hostname to IP.copernica
MX vs CNAME Recordcopernica
MX Record:
- Cannot point to CNAME (RFC violation)copernica
- Must point to A or AAAA record directlycopernica
- Specifically for mail routing
CNAME Record:copernica
- Creates alias to another hostnamecopernica
- Used for subdomains (www, ftp, etc.)copernica
- Cannot be used as MX target
Important: MX records MUST point to A/AAAA records, never CNAME.copernica
MX vs SPF/DKIM/DMARC
MX Records:
- Control inbound email routingeasydmarc+1
- Tell senders where to deliver mail
- Required for receiving emaileasydmarc
SPF/DKIM/DMARC:
- Control outbound email authentication
- Prevent email spoofing and phishing
- Improve deliverability
- Optional but highly recommended
Both needed for: Complete email security and functionality.
Common MX Record Issues and Solutions
Problem: Emails Not Being Received
Symptoms:
- No emails arriving at domain
- Sender gets bounce messages
- Complete email blackout
Diagnosis with MX lookup:
- Check if MX records exist at alleasydmarc
- Verify mail server hostnames are correct
- Confirm IP addresses resolve properly
- Test multiple DNS servers for consistency
Solutions:
- Add MX records if missingeasydmarc
- Correct typos in mail server hostnames
- Update expired or incorrect MX records
- Wait 24-48 hours for DNS propagation
- Contact hosting provider for assistance
Problem: Intermittent Email Delivery
Symptoms:
- Some emails arrive, others don't
- Delayed message delivery
- Inconsistent performance
Diagnosis:
- Check if backup mail servers configuredabnormal
- Verify priority values are correctbettermerge
- Test mail server IP blacklist statusdnschecker
- Confirm all mail servers are online
Solutions:
- Add backup MX records for redundancyabnormal
- Fix incorrect priority numberingbettermerge
- Remove blacklisted IPs from spam databases
- Balance load across multiple serversabnormal
Problem: Emails Going to Spam
Symptoms:
- Delivered emails land in spam folders
- Recipients don't see messages
- Email reputation declining
Diagnosis:
- Check mail server IP reputationdnschecker
- Verify IP not on blacklistsdnschecker
- Confirm SPF records match MX servers
- Test DKIM and DMARC configuration
Solutions:
- Request delisting from blacklist databasesdnschecker
- Fix SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication
- Use reputable email service provider
- Implement proper email authentication
- Monitor sender reputation scores
Problem: DNS Propagation Delays
Symptoms:
- MX changes not visible everywhere
- Inconsistent lookups from different locations
- Old mail servers still receiving email
Diagnosis:
- Test from multiple DNS serversdnschecker
- Check TTL valuesbettermerge
- Verify authoritative nameservers updatedmxtoolbox
- Compare results globally
Solutions:
- Lower TTL before making changesbettermerge
- Wait full TTL duration for propagation
- Flush local DNS cache
- Keep old mail servers active during transition
- Monitor propagation with multiple tools
Problem: Wrong Mail Server Priority
Symptoms:
- Backup server receiving primary traffic
- Load not distributed as intended
- Unexpected mail routing behavior
Diagnosis:
- Review priority numbersbettermerge+1
- Verify lower number = higher prioritybettermerge
- Check all MX record priority values
Solutions:
- Correct priority numbering (lower = higher)bettermerge
- Adjust priority for proper hierarchyabnormal
- Test email delivery after changes
- Document intended mail flow
Best Practices for MX Records
For All Domains
✅ Always configure at least 2 MX recordsabnormal
✅ Use different priority values (10, 20, 30, etc.)bettermerge+1
✅ Point to A records, never CNAMEcopernica
✅ Use fully qualified hostnames with trailing dot
✅ Set appropriate TTL (3600 seconds standard, lower before changes)bettermerge
✅ Test regularly with MX lookup toolsdnschecker
✅ Monitor IP reputation of mail serversdnschecker
For Production Environments
✅ Geographic distribution – Backup servers in different locationsabnormal
✅ Provider diversity – Don't rely on single provider
✅ Load balancing – Multiple equal-priority servers for high volumeabnormal
✅ Redundancy planning – Test backup servers regularlyabnormal
✅ Security hardening – Implement SPF, DKIM, DMARC
✅ Monitoring alerts – Automated checks for configuration changes
✅ Documentation – Maintain runbooks for email infrastructure
For Email Migrations
✅ Plan thoroughly – Document current and target configuration
✅ Lower TTL 24-48 hours before migrationbettermerge
✅ Test new servers before DNS changes
✅ Staged rollout – Update MX records during low-traffic period
✅ Keep old servers active for TTL duration
✅ Monitor both old and new servers during transition
✅ Verify propagation with MX lookup from multiple locationsdnschecker
✅ Update related records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) simultaneously
For Security
✅ Enable SPF – Specify authorized sending servers
✅ Configure DKIM – Add cryptographic signatures
✅ Implement DMARC – Define email authentication policy
✅ Monitor blacklists – Regular IP reputation checksdnschecker
✅ Use TLS/SSL – Encrypt email transmission
✅ Restrict access – Limit who can modify DNS records
✅ Audit regularly – Review MX configuration quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a domain has no MX records?
Without MX records, your domain cannot receive email. Sending mail servers will:easydmarc
- Look for MX records and find noneeasydmarc
- Fall back to A record (if exists)abnormal
- Most modern servers reject this configuration due to spam concernsabnormal
- Emails bounce back to senders
Solution: Add proper MX records to receive email.easydmarc
How long does it take for MX record changes to propagate?
Typical propagation time: 24-48 hours based on TTL values:bettermerge
- TTL 300 seconds (5 minutes): Changes visible in 5-30 minutes
- TTL 3600 seconds (1 hour): Changes within 1-4 hoursbettermerge
- TTL 86400 seconds (24 hours): Up to 48 hours for full propagationbettermerge
Speed it up: Lower TTL to 300 seconds 24-48 hours before making changes.bettermerge
Can I have multiple MX records?
Yes, and you should. Multiple MX records provide:abnormal
- ✅ Redundancy: Backup if primary server failsabnormal
- ✅ Load balancing: Distribute email across serversabnormal
- ✅ High availability: Minimize downtime risk
- ✅ Better deliverability: Improved reliability
Best practice: Minimum 2 MX records for production domains.abnormal
What does MX priority mean?
Priority determines which mail server is tried first:bettermerge+1
- Lower number = HIGHER prioritybettermerge+1
- Priority 10 is tried before priority 20bettermerge
- Equal priority = random selection (load balancing)abnormal
- Backup servers have higher numbers (20, 30, etc.)abnormal
Common mistake: Thinking higher number means higher priority—it's the opposite.bettermerge
Do MX records affect outbound email?
No, MX records only control INBOUND email:easydmarc+1
- MX records: Where to deliver email TO your domaineasydmarc
- Outbound email: Controlled by SMTP server settings, SPF, DKIM
- Not related: Different systems entirely
For outbound: Configure SPF records and SMTP authentication.
Can MX records point to IP addresses?
No, MX records must point to hostnames, not IP addresses:copernica
- ❌ Invalid: example.com. MX 10 192.168.1.1
- ✅ Valid: example.com. MX 10 mail.example.com.copernica
Why: MX records require hostnames that resolve via A/AAAA records.copernica
What's the difference between MX and mail server?
MX record = DNS entry pointing to mail server locationeasydmarc
Mail server = Actual server software (Postfix, Exchange, etc.)
Analogy: MX record is like a street address; mail server is the building at that address.
How do I check if my MX records are correct?
Use our MX Lookup Tool:dnschecker
- Enter your domain namezoho
- Click "Check MX Records"bettermerge
- Verify results match your email provider's documentation
- Confirm multiple mail servers existabnormal
- Check IP addresses aren't blacklisteddnschecker
- Test by sending an email to yourself
Related CyberTools for Email Management
Complement your MX lookups with these related tools on CyberTools:
📧 SPF Record Checker
- Verify Sender Policy Framework configuration
- Validate authorized sending servers
- Improve email deliverability
🔐 DKIM Record Validator
- Check DomainKeys Identified Mail setup
- Verify email authentication
- Test cryptographic signatures
🛡️ DMARC Record Lookup
- Analyze email authentication policy
- Check DMARC configuration
- Monitor email security posture
🌐 DNS Lookup Tool
- Check all DNS record typeszoho
- View A, AAAA, CNAME, TXT, NS records
- Complete DNS configuration audit
🔍 Email Header Analyzer
- Trace email delivery path
- Identify spam patterns
- Troubleshoot delivery issues
📊 IP Blacklist Checker
- Verify mail server reputationdnschecker
- Check 50+ spam databasesdnschecker
- Monitor IP blacklist status
🔄 NS Lookup
- Check nameserver configuration
- Verify authoritative DNS serversmxtoolbox
- Troubleshoot DNS delegation
📋 Email Validation Tool
- Verify email address validity
- Check MX records for domains
- Validate email deliverability
Command-Line MX Lookup (For Advanced Users)
Windows (nslookup)nslookup
text nslookup -q=mx example.com
Linux/macOS (dig)nslookup
bash dig example.com mx
Linux/macOS (host)nslookup
bash host -t mx example.com
Our web tool is easier: No command-line knowledge needed.dnschecker+1
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✅ Completely free unlimited lookupsdnschecker
✅ Instant results from authoritative DNSmxtoolbox
✅ Priority and IP address detailsdnschecker+1
✅ No registration requireddnschecker
✅ IP blacklist checking includeddnschecker
✅ Multiple DNS server testingdnschecker
✅ Provider identification automatic
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- SPF Record Checker
- DKIM Validator
- DMARC Lookup
- DNS Lookup
- Email Tools Collection
- Email Deliverability Guide
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- https://mxtoolbox.com
- https://dnschecker.org/mx-lookup.php
- https://easydmarc.com/tools/mx-lookup
- https://www.copernica.com/en/news/post/a-record-and-mx-record-how-does-it-work
- https://bettermerge.com/tools/mx-lookup/
- https://www.zoho.com/toolkit/mx-lookup.html
- https://abnormal.ai/glossary/mx-record
- https://www.nslookup.io/mx-lookup/
- https://powerdmarc.com/dns-mx-record-lookup/
- https://www.uriports.com/tools/mx-validator
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