Hostinger DNS Setup for ImprovMX

Quickly and easily setup Hostinger DNS records for ImprovMX

1. View and copy your MX & SPF records

Where to find your MX & SPF records in the ImprovMX dashboard : Viewing MX & SPF records

You will be required to copy them into Hostinger.

2. Add MX records

In Hostinger dashboard, click Domains -> Domain Portfolio, and select your domain. Then go to DNS / Nameservers and scroll to Manage DNS records.

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Fill in record fields details as follows:

  • Type - MX
  • Name - @
  • Mail server - mx1.improvmx.com
  • Priority - 10
  • TTL - 14400

Click Add Record

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Repeat for the second MX record but:

  • Mail Server - mx2.improvmx.com
  • Priority - 20
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3. Add SPF Record

In the ImprovMX dashboard, find the SPF Records section and copy Recommended Value.

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Fill in the record fields as follows

  • Type - TXT
  • Name - @
  • TXT value - v=spf1 include:spf.improvmx.com ~all (or your recommended value)
  • TTL - 14400

Click Add Record

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4. Verification

That's it! DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate, but usually happen sooner. We'll notify you once detected. You can also click 'Check Again' on the ImprovMX dashboard to see if it's updated.

Domain will display "Email forwarding active" once DNS changes have propagated.

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to our support team!

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