[SOLVED] Single MX records for multiple domains in a mail server?

abhishekgit · 07-30-2014, 05:24 AM

Hello everyone,
I have a simple question. Its been a while I've been reading about setting up a mail server. I have a doubt. Can a mail server host multiple domains like 3 or 4 public ip's. If yes, How many MX records are required? One MX record for all the domains is configurable? Please suggest. thanks.

Ser Olmy · 07-30-2014, 06:10 AM

There's no relation between the number of domains and the number of mail servers serving those domains. Also, IP addresses have little to do with either.

The MX record for a domain can point to any A record. You just have to configure the Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) on the server behind that A record to handle mail for the domain in question.

abhishekgit · 08-01-2014, 04:32 AM

Thanks!