How Can I Set Up A Mail Server On The Same Ip As A Web Server?
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How Can I Set Up A Mail Server On The Same Ip As A Web Server?

Category: FAQ   Time: 2009-09-12   Tags: , ,

I have a godaddy domain registrar, and I run my own web server but I would like to run my own mail server. My DNS Control and servers are with godaddy all I do is point my @ Record to my IP but I have no clue how to do my own Mail Server.

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"How Can I Set Up A Mail Server On The Same Ip As A Web Server?" was posted on Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 3:29 am.

One Response to “How Can I Set Up A Mail Server On The Same Ip As A Web Server?”
  1. pwillia6(2009-09-12):

    You need to add a MX record to your DNS. The MX record tells the send which MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) to send your mail to. You need to have a properly configured MTA in order to receive mail. It does not matter if the MTA is on the same IP address as the web server.
    Generally if you purchase a web hosting account email comes with it (e.g. godaddy).
    If you want to set up your own dedicated mail server you will need to install your own MTA. This is not a simple process so I suggest you buy the service from someone (e.g. godaddy).

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