MX record management
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In DigiCert® DNS, managed domains (as seen in the UI) are referred to as primary domains in the documentation. Both terms refer to the same concept.
Overview
This guide provides detailed instructions for MX record management, covering a series of targeted actions, including:
Benefits
Efficient MX record management ensures reliable email delivery and simplifies troubleshooting. Through DigiCert® DNS, users can enhance redundancy, reduce latency, and strengthen protection against spam, phishing, and spoofing. Centralized management accelerates configuration updates, supports compliance with email policies, and saves administrators time, improving both security and communication reliability.
Procedures
Let op
This procedure creates an MX record (mxrecord) for the primary domain domain1. The primary domain was previously created here.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: POST /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/MX
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
Select the Add Record button.
In the Add Record dialog:
Select MX from the Record Type drop-down list.
Enter a name in the Name field (for example, mxrecord).
Set the TTL value, or keep the default of 600.
Enter a valid server in the Server field.
To add more entries, select Add Another Mail Server.
Enter a Priority value between 0 and 65,535.
(Optional) Select Save and Add Another to add more records.
Select Save and Close to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful creation of the record.
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This procedure deletes a specific MX record (mxrecord) from the primary domain domain1.The primary domain and MX record were created in earlier procedures. You can follow either Path 1 or Path 2 to complete the deletion.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: DELETE /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/MX/{recordId}
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
In the RECORDS tab, locate the record you want to delete (for example, mxrecord).
From the overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the end of the record's row, select Delete.
In the Confirm Deletion dialog, select Confirm.
A message appears confirming the successful deletion of the record.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
In the RECORDS tab, select the checkbox of the record you want to delete.
Tip
You can select multiple checkboxes to delete several records at once.
Go to Actions > Delete Records.
In the Confirm Deletion dialog, select Confirm.
A message appears confirming the successful deletion of the record.
Let op
This procedure displays the MX records of a specific primary domain (domain1). The primary domain was previously created here. You can follow either Path 1 or Path 2 to complete the retrieval.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/MX
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Select Filters at the top of the results table:
Under Column, select Record Type.
Under Operator, select contains.
Under Value, enter MX.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all record information is displayed.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Toggle Group Records to group records by type.
Select the MX record drop-down list.
Let op
This procedure displays the details of a specific MX record (mxrecord) created in an earlier procedure. Follow Path 1 if there are only a few results to review. Follow Path 2 if you prefer to filter results quickly.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/MX/{recordId}
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Locate the record (for example, mxrecord) whose details you want to view.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all record information is displayed.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Select Filters at the top of the results table to locate the specific record quickly.
Tip
In this example, the name of the record is known, so the following filter was applied:
Under Column, select Name.
Under Operator, select contains.
Under Value, enter the record's name (mxrecord).
If no results appear, double-check the Filters selections and input values.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all record information is displayed.
Let op
This procedure updates a specific MX record (mxrecord) created in an earlier procedure.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: PUT /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/MX/{recordId}
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Locate the specific record - see Path 2 for quick filtering.
Select the name of the record (for example, mxrecord) whose details you want to update.
Alternatively, select the overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the end of the record's row, and select Edit.
In the Edit Record dialog:
Edit the record's details as required.
Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful update of the record.