what type of dns record is used for email servers

The DNS record used for email servers is called an MX record, which stands for Mail Exchange record. An MX record specifies which email server is responsible for accepting email messages on behalf of a particular domain name. It acts as a digital address label for emails, providing instructions to the internet on where to deliver them. MX records are essential for matching emails to the intended recipient’s address and defining which mail servers are assigned to accept incoming mail for a specific domain. They also tell the route for the emails sent to that domain. Without an MX record, email delivery may fail. In addition to MX records, there are other essential DNS records for sending and tracking emails, such as TXT and CNAME records.