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title: "Set Up MX and SPF Records for InMotion Hosting Professional Email"
description: "If you’ve subscribed to InMotion Hosting Professional Email, your domain’s DNS records are typically configured automatically. However, if the MX and SPF records were not added or you need to..."
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date: 2025-12-23
modified: 2025-12-23
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# Set Up MX and SPF Records for InMotion Hosting Professional Email

![Set Up MX and SPF Records for InMotion Hosting Professional Email](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Technology-How-To-1024x538.png)

If you’ve subscribed to**[ InMotion Hosting Professional Email](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/addons/email)**, your domain’s DNS records are typically configured automatically. However, if the **MX** and **SPF** records were not added or you need to verify and set them manually, this guide will walk you through the steps.

⚠️ **Important:** Incorrect or duplicate DNS records can cause email delivery issues. Ensure that only the correct MX and SPF records for Professional Email are present.

## Prerequisites

- Access to your domain’s DNS zone via **AMP** or **cPanel**
- A current [Professional Email subscription](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/email/professional-email/purchase-professional-email-in-amp/) with InMotion Hosting
- Your domain is pointed to InMotion Hosting name servers (if DNS is managed here)

## Step 1: Determine Where to Edit DNS Records

### If Your Domain is Hosted on an InMotion Hosting cPanel Server

1. Log in to your [Account Management Panel (AMP)](https://secure1.inmotionhosting.com/amp/).
2. Under your **Professional Email** subscription, click **DNS Zone Editor**.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AMP-Zone-Editor.png)
3. You will be redirected to the **cPanel Zone Editor**. Click **Manage** next to your domain.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cPanel-Zone-Manage.png)
4. Click **+ Add Record** to begin adding the necessary entries.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/add-dns-record.png)

### If Your Domain is Used Only for Professional Email (No Web Hosting)

1. From your AMP home page, click **DNS Zone Editor** under the Professional Email section.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AMP-Zone-Editor.png)
2. Scroll to **Zone File Records** to verify if the correct MX and SPF records already exist.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/amp-zone-file-records.png)
3. If they’re missing, navigate to **Add Record **on the page and proceed to the next section to add them manually.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/add-record-amp.png)

## Step 2: Add Required DNS Records

Add the following records using the **Add Record** (in cPanel) or **Submit Record** (in AMP) button in the Zone Editor.

### MX Records

Add both of the following MX records:

**MX Record 1**

- **Type:** MX
- **Name / Valid Zone Name:** `yourdomain.com` or `yourdomain.com.` (use trailing dot if required)
- **Destination:** `mx1.titan.email`
- **Priority:** 10
- **TTL:** 14400

**MX Record 2**

- **Type:** MX
- **Name / Valid Zone Name:** `yourdomain.com` or `yourdomain.com.`
- **Destination:** `mx2.titan.email`
- **Priority:** 20
- **TTL:** 14400

### SPF (TXT) Record

- **Type:** TXT
- **Name / Valid Zone Name:** `yourdomain.com` or `yourdomain.com.`
- **Text:** `v=spf1 include:spf.titan.email ~all`
- **TTL:** 14400

> Remove any existing MX or SPF records to prevent conflicts. Conflicting entries can cause email delivery failures and authentication issues.

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## Step 3: Verify DNS Changes

After saving the records:

- Use a tool like [MXToolbox](https://mxtoolbox.com/) to verify the MX and SPF records.
- DNS propagation may take up to **6–8 hours**, during which email delivery may be inconsistent.

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## Conclusion

Once your MX and SPF records are correctly configured and propagation is complete, your **Professional Email** service will begin routing messages through Titan’s secure mail servers. If issues persist after propagation, verify your DNS settings and consider contacting [InMotion Hosting Support](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/contact).