Modifying an MX Record

To modify an MX record, complete the following:

1. From the Cloud Services Portal, click Manage -> DNS -> Zones.

2. Click the DNS view.

3. Click the zone.

4. Click the Edit button for the particular record and select Edit.

5. On the Edit a record page, modify the following as required:
   

   • Mail Destination: Enter the mail destination. 
   • Select Zone: Select an associated zone from the column selector.
   • Mail Exchanger: Enter the mail exchanger. 
   • Preference: Enter a preference or select from the drop-down.
   • Description: Enter a descriptive comment about the MX Record.
   • TTL: Enter a numeric value and select Hours, Minutes, or Seconds from the drop-down.
   • Disable for DNS Protocol: Click this check box to temporarily disable for DNS Protocol. 
   • Tags: Click Add to associate keys with values. Specify the following details:
     • KEY: Enter a meaningful name for the key, such as a location or a department. 
       
     • VALUE: Enter a value for the key such as San Jose (for location), or Accounts (for department). 
     • To remove a tag, select the respective check box and click Remove to delete the associated tag. For more information about tags, see Managing Tags.