How to set up MX records for Google workspace

Learn how to set MX records for Namecheap, GoDaddy and other hosting providers

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Written by Olga
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Here is a guide on how you can check your MX records and configure them if they are not set.

Most common issues with MX records

  • They are absent.

  • They route to your old mail provider while you have switched to a new one.

  • They are incorrect or route to two different mail providers.

How to check your MX records

Use any MX lookup online tool, for example:

To double-check and confirm the issue, you can also send an email from any other address to your business email. If you don't receive any emails, this can be a sign of an issue.

Note:

It's important to distinguish between terms such as mail provider (service) and hosting provider (service).

Most common hosting providers:

  • Namecheap

  • GoDaddy

  • 1&1 IONOS

  • OVH

  • Cloudflare

  • Google Domains

*Some hosting providers also offer email services.

Most common email providers:

  • Google Workspace

  • Office 365

  • Zoho

  • GoDaddy Mail

  • Namecheap Mail

Correct Google Workspace MX Record Values

Your MX records will differ depending on when you signed up for Google Workspace. Typically, MX setup is performed as one of the steps during the sign-up process.

However, if you've missed this step, you can find the correct values in the following article

How to add them to your hosting website

Some hosting providers, such as Namecheap, have a pre-set of Gmail MX records.

Navigate to Domains -> select your domain -> Manage -> Advanced DNS, and scroll down to Mail settings:

If you use any other hosting provider

Check out Google workspace guide for different hosting providers:

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