MX (Mail Exchange) records are like postal addresses for emails. They tell email servers where to deliver emails for a domain, helping to ensure that emails reach the correct destination.
If you use Google Workspace email with your domain, the following MX records should be present in your domain’s DNS zone.
If you signed up to Google Workspace before April 2023:
| Priority | Host | Value (Mail server) | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ | ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
| 5 | @ | ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
| 5 | @ | ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
| 10 | @ | ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
| 10 | @ | ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
Or, if you signed up to Google Workspace after April 2023:
| Priority | Host | Value (Mail server) | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ | SMTP.GOOGLE.COM | 3600 |
You should only have the values for your active email service added to your domain. If you encounter any other values, delete them, making sure to leave only those for Google Workspace.
SPF Record
| Type | Host | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPF / TXT | @ | v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all |
SPF is harder for attackers to imitate a domain, reducing the likelihood of these attacks. Improving email deliverability: Domains without a published SPF record may have their emails bounce or be marked as spam.
