{"id":5311,"date":"2019-07-02T16:47:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T12:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartwebsolutions.org\/blog\/?p=5311"},"modified":"2019-07-03T10:48:59","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T06:48:59","slug":"how-to-edit-mx-records-in-hostgator-to-use-another-e-mail-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartwebsolutions.org\/blog\/how-to-edit-mx-records-in-hostgator-to-use-another-e-mail-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit MX Records in HostGator to use another e-mail server"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you recently changed the hosting to HostGator but still want to use the old email server. Yes, You can. Only one thing you have to do is edit the<\/strong> MX records in HostGator. <\/strong>First thing is to collect the old hosting MX Record and keep it with you. Example: verio.com Hosting MX record looks like below.<\/p>\n

Host: @ priority : 30 value : mx.verio.com\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is MX Record<\/strong>: A mail server record defines the mail server responsible for receiving and sending email messages on behalf of a domain name.<\/p>\n

It is Simple to edit MX Records in HostGator to use another e-mail server.\u00a0 HostGator is one of the best service providers in between top hosting companies. Simple CPanel structure makes you fan of them. Fast delivery of content also an advantage. Customer support also good. Both online and offline support is available for 24hrs. We are using this hosting for the last 3 yrs without any interruption.<\/p>\n

The main Settings change to add\/edit MX record in HostGator is explained below in step by step.<\/p>\n

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  1. Enter into the HostGator cPanel<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Find the e-Mail<\/strong>\u00a0section.<\/li>\n
  3. Tap MX Entry<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. Select your domain<\/li>\n
  5. Edit MX Entry<\/strong> section. Insert the MX entry details from your Mail Server<\/li>\n
  6. Tap Change<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are still in doubt contact the customer care representatives of both side and get details.<\/p>\n

    Online Chat support is available. Also, you can call HostGator customer support number 1 (866) 964 – 2867.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Note<\/h2>\n