An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to redirect a domain name to a third-party server and employ it for a service different from a web site. This could be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so forth. When an SRV record is created, you can specify an Internet Protocol the domain name will use and the port, which is to be used to connect to the remote server. Moreover, in case you have numerous SRV records for the very same service, you could set various priorities and weights for each and every one of them, in order to distribute the load between a number of machines. Such a record will allow you to employ the same domain or subdomains under it with different providers, so you can use it for different purposes even if you are not able to get all services from a single provider.

SRV Records in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia CP, bundled with each and every shared hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you need for a domain name or a subdomain inside your account. The easy-to-use interface is a lot simpler compared to what other companies offer and you will not have to do anything more complicated than to fill a couple of boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to sign in, check out the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. In the small pop-up which will appear, you have to enter the service, protocol and port information. You can even set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that will matter if you have at least 2 servers dealing with the same service. If you are using a machine from a different provider, they could also require you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value defines how long the newly created record is going to remain operational after you edit it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting

With a semi-dedicated server package from us, you will be able to employ the easy to navigate DNS management tool, which is a part of the in-house built Hepsia website hosting CP. It is going to offer you a quite simple user interface to set up a new record for each domain name hosted in the account, so if you would like to use a domain address for any purpose, you can set up a new SRV record with just a few mouse clicks. Via simple text boxes, you will have to enter the service, protocol and port number details, which you ought to have from the company providing you the service. Additionally, you're going to be able to pick what priority and weight the record will have if you are planning to use a couple or more machines for the same service. The default value for them is 10, but you can set any other value between 1 and 100 if needed. Furthermore, you'll have the option to change the TTL value from the default 3600 seconds to a various different value - in this way setting the time this record will be active in the global DNS system after you remove it or modify it.