MX Lookup queries DNS to find MX records for any domain. It returns an array of mail exchange hostnames and their priority routing values in real time.
The MX Lookup API provides a simple, reliable way to integrate mx lookup functionality into your applications. Built for developers who need production-ready mx lookup capabilities without the complexity of building from scratch.
Quick Start
Using JavaScript
async function callMXLookupAPI() {
try {
const params = new URLSearchParams({
domain: 'yahoo.com'
});
const response = await fetch(`https://api.apiverve.com/v1/mxlookup?${params}`, {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error);
}
}
callMXLookupAPI();Using cURL
curl -X GET "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/mxlookup?domain=yahoo.com" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"Get your API key: https://apiverve.com
📁 For more examples, see the examples folder
Installation
Choose your preferred programming language:
📦 NPM (JavaScript/Node.js)
npm install @apiverve/mxlookupView NPM Package → | Package Code →
🔷 NuGet (.NET/C#)
dotnet add package APIVerve.API.MXLookupView NuGet Package → | Package Code →
🐍 Python (PyPI)
pip install apiverve-mxlookupView PyPI Package → | Package Code →
💎 Ruby (RubyGems)
gem install apiverve_mxlookupView RubyGems Package → | Package Code →
🐘 PHP (Packagist)
composer require apiverve/mxlookupView Packagist Package → | Package Code →
🎯 Dart (pub.dev)
dart pub add apiverve_mxlookupView pub.dev Package → | Package Code →
🤖 Android (JitPack)
implementation 'com.github.apiverve:mxlookup-api:1.0.0'🐹 Go
go get github.com/apiverve/mxlookup-api/goWhy Use This API?
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Multi-language SDKs | Native packages for JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, and Android |
| Simple Integration | Single API key authentication, consistent response format |
| Production Ready | 99.9% uptime SLA, served from 24 global regions |
| Comprehensive Docs | Full examples, OpenAPI spec, and dedicated support |
Documentation
- 🏠 API Home: MX Lookup API
- 📚 API Reference: docs.apiverve.com/ref/mxlookup
- 📖 OpenAPI Spec: openapi.yaml
- 💡 Examples: examples/
What Can You Build?
The MX Lookup API is commonly used for:
- Web Applications - Add mx lookup features to your frontend or backend
- Mobile Apps - Native SDKs for Android development
- Automation - Integrate with n8n, Zapier, or custom workflows
- SaaS Products - Enhance your product with mx lookup capabilities
- Data Pipelines - Process and analyze data at scale
API Reference
Authentication
All requests require an API key in the header:
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
Get your API key: https://apiverve.com
Response Format
Every APIVerve endpoint returns the same envelope — check status, then read data:
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": { ... }
}Example Response
A real response from the MX Lookup API:
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"domain": "yahoo.com",
"mx": [
{
"priority": 1,
"exchange": "mta7.am0.yahoodns.net"
},
{
"priority": 1,
"exchange": "mta6.am0.yahoodns.net"
},
{
"priority": 1,
"exchange": "mta5.am0.yahoodns.net"
}
]
}
}Support & Community
- 🏠 API Home: MX Lookup API
- 💬 Support: https://apiverve.com/contact
- 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
- 📖 Documentation: https://docs.apiverve.com
- 🌐 Website: https://apiverve.com
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
Security
For security concerns, please review our Security Policy.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
Built with ❤️ by APIVerve
Copyright © 2026 APIVerve. All rights reserved.