Accessing MX Records using NSLOOKUP

NSLOOKUP is a command-line tool used to query Domain Name System (DNS) servers. To use NSLOOKUP to view MX records, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open a Command Prompt

To open a Command Prompt, click the Start menu, type "cmd" in the search bar, and then click Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type "NSLOOKUP" and Press Enter

Once you've opened the Command Prompt, type "nslookup" and press Enter. This will display the default server and its IP address. For example, if the server is "example.com," and its IP address is "192.168.1.1," the output will look like this:
 

Default Server: example.com
Address: 192.168.1.1

Step 3: Type "set type=mx" and Press Enter

Type "set type=mx" and press Enter. This command sets the query type to MX, which means that NSLOOKUP will only return the MX records for the domain you're querying. For example, type "set type=mx" and press Enter, and the output will look like this:

Default Server: example.com
Address: 192.168.1.1
> set type=mx

Step 4: Type the Domain Name and Press Enter

Type the domain name you want to look up, followed by ".com" or another relevant domain extension, and press Enter. This will display the MX records for the domain. For example, type "trendmicro.com" and press Enter, and the output will look like this:

Default Server: example.com
Address: 192.168.1.1
> set type=mx
> trendmicro.com
Server: example.com
Address: 192.168.1.1
Non-authoritative answer:
trendmicro.com     MX preference = 10, mail exchanger = in1-smtp.messagingengine.com
trendmicro.com     MX preference = 20, mail exchanger = in2-smtp.messagingengine.com

It's important to note that the MX records for each hosted email security solution are unique. Make sure you're looking up the correct domain associated with the solution you're using.
If you require further assistance or encounter any issues, don't hesitate to contact Trend Micro Technical Support .

Email security is critical for businesses today, and hosted email security solutions like HES, TMEMS, and ERS Hosted offer a range of email protection features. Understanding the MX records associated with these services is essential to ensuring proper email delivery and security. With NSLOOKUP, accessing MX records is quick and easy. By following the steps outlined in this article, you'll have a better understanding of how to view MX records for these hosted email security solutions.