MX Lookup
This page explains the MX Lookup tool in GoAdmio. It queries and displays the MX (Mail Exchange) records for any domain — showing which mail servers are responsible for receiving email on that domain's behalf.
Location: Admin Panel → DNS Tools → MX Lookup
Location (User Panel): DNS Tools → MX Lookup
Overview
MX records tell the internet where to deliver email for a domain. Each MX record has two parts:
- Priority — a number that indicates preference (lower = higher priority)
- Target — the hostname of the mail server that accepts email
user@example.com, their mail server:
- Looks up the MX records for
example.com - Sorts them by priority (lowest first)
- Tries to connect to the highest-priority server
- If that fails, tries the next one
> Note: MX records tell you where email should go. To verify email is actually being received and delivered, see Email Accounts and Email Tracking.
What the Page Shows
| Field / Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Domain | The domain being queried |
| MX Records | The list of MX records returned |
| Priority | The preference number (lower = higher priority) |
| Target | The mail server hostname |
| Resolved IP | The IP the target hostname resolves to (if shown) |
| TTL | Time-to-live for the record |
| Status | Whether the MX records are valid and reachable |
> Tip: The exact layout depends on your GoAdmio version. Some show the resolved IP of each mail server, which is useful for verifying the target is reachable.
How to Look Up MX Records
- Log in to the GoAdmio Admin Panel (or User Panel).
- Navigate to DNS Tools → MX Lookup.
- Enter the domain name (e.g.,
example.com). - Click Lookup (or Search).