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How to add an MX DNS record with a custom priority for a Plesk domain?

Question

How to add an MX DNS record with a custom priority for a domain? For example, priority “1”.

Answer

This feature is planned for release in Obsidian 18.0.30 near Sept 13 as https://jira.plesk.ru/browse/PPP-50288

Currently, at Plesk > Domains > example.com > DNS Settings > clicking on the MX record the dropdown priority options are available at an interval of “5”.

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Meanwhile, the following workaround is available:

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In Plesk GUI (Linux)

Log into Plesk.
Go to Tools & Settings > Scheduled Tasks > Add Task.

Set the parameters:

Task type: Run a command.

Command:

/sbin/plesk bin dns -a example.com -mx "" -mailexchanger mail.example.net -priority 1

System user: root.

Click “Run now”

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Via direct access to the server

Connect to the server via SSH/RDP
Run the following command to add the MX record with a custom priority:

# plesk bin dns -a example.com -mx “” -mailexchanger mail.example.net -priority 1

Note: Replace example.com, mail.example.net, and “1” accordingly.