Steps to Connect GoDaddy MX Records

Step 1: Log in to GoDaddy and Access DNS Settings

To configure MX records for your domain, first, log into your GoDaddy account. If you're having trouble with your credentials, you can use the help options to recover your username or password. Once signed in, head to your Domain Portfolio and locate the domain you want to update. From there, select Domain Edit Options, then click on Edit DNS. You might need to scroll down to find this option.

Step 2: Add a New MX Record

Once you're in the DNS settings, look for the option to add a new DNS record. Click on the Add button to start the process.

Step 3: Choose MX Record Type

From the menu that appears, choose MX as the type of record you want to add. Keep in mind that a domain can only be associated with one email service at a time—so if you’re using Microsoft 365 or Google email, ensure you don't have conflicting services on the same domain.

Step 4: Fill in MX Record Details

• Name: This field refers to the domain or subdomain you’re setting the MX record for. If you're configuring it for the root domain, use the “@” symbol. Alternatively, for a subdomain like "www" or "mail," use that instead.

• Priority: Set the priority of the record. Lower numbers mean higher priority, so records with the lowest number will be used first.

• Value: Input the address of the mail server, such as "smtp.secureserver.net."

• TTL (Time To Live): This defines how long the information should be cached by the server. The default TTL value is usually set to 1 hour.

Once all the details are entered, click Add Record to save the new MX record.

Step 5: Wait for DNS Propagation

After saving the changes, DNS updates generally take effect within an hour. However, in some cases, it might take up to 48 hours for the changes to propagate globally.

By following these steps, your GoDaddy domain will be successfully connected to your preferred email service via the MX record configuration.