Check MX records and TXT records for email authentication.

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A user asks how to verify that MX and TXT records for email authentication are correctly configured.

Response provided:

  • Check the domain’s DNS records directly
  • Consult Shopify’s official documentation on editing DNS settings for Shopify-managed domains
  • The guide explains how to properly add and verify MX and TXT records to ensure email functionality

Status: The question received a direct answer with a resource link, though no specific verification tools or step-by-step instructions were detailed in the thread itself.

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Hi,

how can I check if MX records and TXT records for email authentication are properly set?

Kr

Karsten

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@kschulze

You will be able to check this under your domain DNS record. You can also check this Shopify link Editing the DNS settings for your Shopify-managed domain. This can give a detailed explanation and guide how to properly check add an MX and TXT record to your domain for your email to function well.