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Creating Null MX record

Joyce Fornadel 40 Reputation points
2026-05-08T12:44:32.0033333+00:00

How do you create a null mx record to prevent replies?

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  1. Michelle-N 17,770 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-05-08T13:27:17.47+00:00

    Hi @Joyce Fornadel

    Thank you for reaching out to the Q&A Forum.

    Based on the information provided, I understand that you are looking for the correct way to set up a Null MX record to prevent your domain from receiving any incoming emails or replies.

    To assist you better, could you please provide a few more details?

    • May I please know the account type are you using? Is it @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @yourdomain.com

    The exact steps and syntax can vary depending on your account type, so knowing these details will help me provide you with the most accurate instructions.

    Looking forward to your response!


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