MX Record Lookup: Which Mail Servers Does a Domain Use?

Enter a domain to see its mail servers, who provides its email, and whether SPF and DMARC are in place. Free, instant, no signup.

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A free MX record lookup. Enter a domain and it queries DNS for the domain's mail servers (MX records) in priority order, names the email provider when it recognises one, such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, and checks whether SPF and DMARC are published. No signup, no email.

What it checks

  • The domain's MX records and their priorities
  • The email provider, matched from the mail server names
  • Whether an SPF record and a DMARC record exist

What you get

  • The MX list, lowest priority first
  • The provider when recognised
  • SPF and DMARC status, with the DMARC policy

Limits

  • Enter the root domain; mail for a subdomain is set up separately
  • A leading www. is removed for you
  • Shows live DNS answers, which can differ briefly after a change
What MX records do

MX records tell the internet which servers accept email for a domain. If they are missing or wrong, mail to the domain bounces or disappears, so they are the first thing to check when email stops arriving.

SPF and DMARC are separate records that help receivers trust mail from the domain. For a full deliverability check, including DKIM, use the Email Deliverability Checker.

Frequently asked questions

How do I look up the MX records of a domain?

Enter the domain above, for example example.com. The tool queries DNS and lists the mail servers with their priorities. The lowest number is tried first.

How can I tell which email provider a domain uses?

The MX hostnames show it. Google Workspace uses aspmx.l.google.com style names, and Microsoft 365 uses names ending in mail.protection.outlook.com. The tool names the provider when it recognises the pattern.

What do MX priorities mean?

A lower number means a higher preference. Senders try the lowest priority first and fall back to the next one if it does not answer.

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