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# How to Modify MX Entry using DNS Zone in WHM

1) Login to **Web Host Manager (WHM)**
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2) Search as "dns" in the search box and hit enter.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/c27adb01-9c73-4316-930e-3364dd5a363d.png)



3) Select **Edit DNS Zone** in the search results.
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4) Select a domain to edit and click **Edit**.
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5) In DNS zone, scroll down and under Add New Entries below, select MX from the drop down. 

If the mx entry is in local mail exchanger change it to **Automatic Detect Configuration**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/c81f5108-c9d3-4f76-9c54-612cf8f75f09.png)




6) Provide the priorities and **MX Destination** correctly.
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7) Enter the domain name to configure the mx entry and click **Save**.
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