Your server acts as an e-mail server as well as a web server for your domain. However, you may opt to use a different mail server to handle your E-mail.

Fortunately, cPanel gives you the option/flexibility to change your mail server by modifying the MX record for your domain!

Important! If you change your MX record via cPanel according to the steps outlined below, you will no longer receive E-mail though the cPanel server. As such, it is highly advised that you research this thoroughly before taking these steps. (In short, you should know what you are doing.)

To change your MX (mail exchanger) record in cPanel, follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Log into cPanel.

To log into cPanel, you should go to http://www.yourdomain.com/cpanel/ (where www.yourdomain.com is replaced by your account domain name).

Step 2: Locate the Mail link on the main screen upon login.

You will see this link after logging in (usually on the top row, on the left side).

Step 3: Click on Modify Mail Exchanger (MX Entry).

You will see this in the Mail Manager Main Menu (usually as the third option although it may be slightly different in your control panel).

Step 4: Click on Change an MX Entry link.

You will see this link towards the bottom of the page.

Step 5: Enter the domain name of the MX Entry in the field available.

Step 6: Press Change to make changes.

Your MX record has now been changed. You should wait 24 to 72 hours for these changes to take effect (propagate throughout the Internet).