Can I use your email account if I host my domain name with 1&1?
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September 23, 2009 11:47 AM
Yes, but you will have to direct your Mail Exchange (MX) records to point to our servers.
NOTE: Your MX settings will depend upon the type of email account you purchased. Before you begin, find your incoming and outgoing server names — click here to learn how.
To Change Your MX Records for Your 1&1 Account
- Log in to the 1&1 control panel at admin.1and1.com.
If you have more than one contract, select the package you want to edit. The Package Features window displays. - In the Package Features window, select Domains.
- Select the domain name you want to use.
- In the DNS menu, select Edit DNS Settings.
The DNS Settings details display. - In the Advanced DNS Settings section, select Other mail server for the Mail server (MX record).
- In the MX 1 and Prio fields, enter your first MX setting.
- In the MX 2 and Prio fields, enter your second MX setting.
- To receive confirmation, click OK.