Netlify DNS Setup For ImprovMX

Quickly and easily set up your domain's DNS records in Netlify for ImprovMX email forwarding.

1. View and copy your MX & SPF records

Before you begin, you'll need to retrieve your DNS records from ImprovMX. Follow our Viewing MX & SPF records guide to find and copy them. You will be required to copy them into Netlify.

2. Set MX Records in Netlify

Navigate to your Netlify account, go to Domains in the top navigation, select your domain, then access the DNS settings.

First, remove any existing MX records for your domain to avoid conflicts. Then click Add new record and add the following MX records:

First MX Record:

  • Type: MX
  • Name: @
  • Value: mx1.improvmx.com
  • Priority: 10

Click Save.

Second MX Record:

  • Type: MX
  • Name: @
  • Value: mx2.improvmx.com
  • Priority: 20

Click Save.

3. Add SPF Record

In your ImprovMX dashboard, locate the SPF Records section and copy the Recommended Value.

Return to Netlify and add a new TXT record with the following values:

  • Type: TXT
  • Name: @
  • Value: v=spf1 include:spf.improvmx.com ~all (or your recommended value)

Click Save.

4. Verification

DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate, but usually happen sooner.

We'll notify you once the records are detected. You can also click Check Again in the ImprovMX dashboard to see if the changes are already active.

Once propagated, your domain will display "Email forwarding active" in the dashboard.

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to our support team!