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mckenzies
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Verify Backup MX

Post by mckenzies »

How can I verify that my Backup MX is working without taking my mailserver offline?

Thanks!
-Shawn
Seth
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Post by Seth »

You can either manually connect to one of our servers and send a message directly to it, or use the test function in the account control center that can do the same thing:

https://acc.rollernet.us/mail/test.php

Verify using the mail logs that it was processed as you expect.
Seth Mattinen, Roller Network LLC
mckenzies
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Post by mckenzies »

* Nevermind - I see now, thanks.

OK, thanks. I don't see how the test will work, as it will attempt to send the email to my primary MX, which of course will work because it is online.
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Post by Seth »

The test function in the link above does not use the MX records, it will connect directly to the selected server (mail or mail2).
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Post by mckenzies »

Wow, you're fast! I see now. Thank you.

-Shawn
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