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An MX record needs to point to a host name. &nbsp;That host name, needs to have a corresponding host record to point to a specific IP address. &nbsp;That will work if the mail server is configured properly. &nbsp;However, there may be a delay while your DNS changes propagate (up to 48 hours).
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Hello Everyone,<br />
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I have a mail server setup at the IP Address: 69.250.107.139. For the domain webdropbox.net.<br />
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How should I properly configure the MX Records to point to that IP Address?<br />
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Here is my current setup:<br />
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A Record -<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Host: &nbsp;@<br />
Points To: 69.250.107.139<br />
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MX Record - <br />
Priority: 10<br />
Host: mail.webdropbox.ne<br />
Goes To: 69.250.107.139<br />
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Could someone please clear up this configuration? I have been told my GoDaddy that my MX Records are not set correctly, but they did not explain how to fix it very well.<br />
<br />
Chris
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Hello Everyone,

I have a mail server setup at the IP Address: 69.250.107.139. For the domain webdropbox.net.

How should I properly configure the MX Records to point to that IP Address?

Here is my current setup:

A Record -
      Host:  @
Points To: 69.250.107.139

MX Record - 
Priority: 10
Host: mail.webdropbox.ne
Goes To: 69.250.107.139

Could someone please clear up this configuration? I have been told my GoDaddy that my MX Records are not set correctly, but they did not explain how to fix it very well.

Chris

An MX record needs to point to a host name.  That host name, needs to have a corresponding host record to point to a specific IP address.  That will work if the mail server is configured properly.  However, there may be a delay while your DNS changes propagate (up to 48 hours).

Properly configuring an MX Record with GoDaddy

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