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Quick Setup Guide
While MXroute setup varies depending on your specific needs, here's a basic guide to get you started. Some DNS knowledge or technical assistance may be required.
1. Access Your Control Panel
- Log into the Management Panel at management.mxroute.com
- Find your service and click "Login to Panel"
- You're now in your Control Panel where you can manage your email
2. Add Your Domain
- In the Control Panel, go to "Domains"
- Click "Add Domain"
- Enter your domain name
- You may need to verify domain ownership using a DNS TXT record (instructions are provided)
3. DNS Configuration
You'll need to configure DNS records at your DNS provider (like Cloudflare, GoDaddy, or Namecheap).
To find your DNS records:
- In the Control Panel, go to "DNS"
- Your MX, SPF, and DKIM records are displayed with copy buttons
MX Records
Your MX records are specific to your server. Find them in the Control Panel under "DNS". They will look something like:
| Type | Name | Priority | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX | @ | 10 | (your-server).mxrouting.net |
| MX | @ | 20 | (your-server)-relay.mxrouting.net |
SPF Record
Add this TXT record:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | @ | v=spf1 include:mxroute.com -all |
For more details on SPF configuration, see our SPF Records guide.
DKIM Record
Your DKIM key is unique to each domain. Find it in the Control Panel under "DNS" after selecting your domain:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | x._domainkey | (your DKIM key from Control Panel) |
For detailed DKIM configuration instructions, see our DKIM guide.
TIP
DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally, though they often take effect much sooner. The Control Panel includes a DNS Tester to verify your configuration.
4. Create Email Accounts
- In the Control Panel, go to "Email Accounts"
- Click "Create Account"
- Set username and password
- Set quotas (optional)
5. Email Client Configuration
Server Settings
Your mail server hostname is the same as your primary MX record (found in the Control Panel under "DNS").
Port Numbers
| Protocol | SSL | Non-SSL/STARTTLS |
|---|---|---|
| IMAP | 993 | 143 |
| POP3 | 995 | 110 |
| SMTP | 465 | 25, 587, 2525 |