How to Check MX Records Using the DIG Command

Posted by linuxer on Apr 30, 2024 8:17 AM EDT
linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek
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The Domain Information Groper (DIG) command is a versatile tool for querying Domain Name System (DNS) servers. It is commonly used by network administrators to troubleshoot DNS issues because of its flexibility in showing the various records associated with a domain. In this article, you will learn how to utilize the DIG command specifically to query for Mail Exchange (MX) records, which are essential for determining the mail servers responsible for email reception for a domain.

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