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+ | === MX Records === | ||
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+ | To create DNS entries for an MX server, there are two parts: the A entry for the mail server, and the MX entry for the name assigned to the A entry. | ||
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+ | This example uses a subdomain to set to the mail server. Even though it's not needed, it make using the exampler simpler. | ||
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+ | First add an A address for ''mx.beandog.org'' assigned to IP ''144.202.87.191''. | ||
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+ | Next, add an MX entry for entry ''@'' and assign to ''mx.beandog.org'' with the priority at whatever number you'd like (0 or 10 is fine). | ||
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+ | This approach allows an external server that may or may not have ''beandog.org'' as its main address send mail for your domain. By adding a DNS entry, and flagging its A address as allowed to send mail, the ''mx'' part of the SPF record will allow for that server to be authenticated. | ||
=== DKIM === | === DKIM === | ||
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[[http://www.mail-tester.com/|Mail Tester]] is a great site that you can send emails to and see how it is regarded by other mail servers. It will give recommendations on how to improve SPF records, DKIM signing, SpamAssassin results, etc. | [[http://www.mail-tester.com/|Mail Tester]] is a great site that you can send emails to and see how it is regarded by other mail servers. It will give recommendations on how to improve SPF records, DKIM signing, SpamAssassin results, etc. | ||
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- | Here is an example one sent from the A2 Hosting shared account: http://www.mail-tester.com/web-yLwB8z | ||
You can use ''mailx'' to send email directly. When using it, set the ''From:'' address properly as it would be sent: | You can use ''mailx'' to send email directly. When using it, set the ''From:'' address properly as it would be sent: |