Quick Answer

To add an MX record on Porkbun, log in to your account, go to Domain Management, select your domain, and open DNS Records. Then add a new MX record to route email for your domain.

Steps to Add an MX Record on Porkbun

1. Log in to your Porkbun account

Go to your Porkbun Account

Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’

Access your dashboard

2. Open domain management

Go to your list of your domains

Find the domain you’re looking for and click “Details”

3. Locate DNS Records settings

Once Details is expanded, go to DNS Records and click the Edit icon located next to the DNS Records

A modal pop up appears at the far right of your screen that allows you to Add a new Record

4. Enter the MX record details

Click MX Record

Then fill in the other required fields:

Host: the subdomain (for example @)

Mail Server: the mail server provided by your email provider

Priority: lower numbers have higher priority

‍TTL: leave default unless needed

5. Save the record

Click Add

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What Happens Next

MX record changes usually take effect within a few minutes, but may take up to 24 hours depending on DNS caching.

Common Issues

1. Email not working after adding MX records
   • Confirm the mail server values are correct
   • Check that priority values are set properly
2. Unable to add MX records
   • Ensure the domain is using Porkbun nameservers
   • If not, DNS must be managed at your nameserver provider

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