MX (Mail Exchange) records are like postal addresses for emails. They tell email servers where to deliver emails for a domain, helping to ensure that emails reach the correct destination.
If you use Google Workspace email with your domain, the following MX records should be present in your domain's DNS zone.
If you signed up to Google Workspace before April 2023:
Priority | Host | Value (Mail server) | TTL |
1 | @ | ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
5 | @ | ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
5 | @ | ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
10 | @ | ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
10 | @ | ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
If you signed up to Google Workspace after April 2023:
Priority | Host | Value (Mail server) | TTL |
1 | @ | SMTP.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
You should only have the values for your active email service added to your domain. If you encounter any other values, delete them, making sure to leave only those for Google Workspace.
DNS records should be set up where your domain is pointing by nameservers:
If your domain is pointing to Hostinger, refer to this guide: How to Manage MX Records
In any other case, you must make the changes in the platform where your domain is pointed
After making any changes to your domain's DNS zone, DNS propagation starts; give it some time to complete, and your email service will be up and running smoothly.
NOTES
In case you encounter any issues with Google Workspace MX records, refer to the official guide: Google Workspace MX record values