Invalid data for this DNS record type Error Creating MX Record

Trying to create a MX record that points to Postini. I entered http://mydomain.com.s7a1.psmtp.com. and get the Invalid data for this DNS record type. Any Ideas. Thank you,

asked Feb 11 at 04:59 PM

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You need to enter it with a preceding number, eg 10 mail.example.com - the initial number is the priority of that mail server, with lower numbered servers being tried first. If you weren't given specific instructions prefix all with the same number.

answered Feb 11 at 05:30 PM

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enter nothing in the first field prior to .yourdomain.bla.
in the last field enter "10 some.mxserver.bla" where 10 is the prio. It can be any number but lowest will be the first treated MX.

edit : I'm assuming you're using the standard dns service.

answered Feb 13 at 05:04 PM