An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to point a domain name to a third-party server and use 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, etc. When an SRV record is created, you are able to specify an Internet Protocol which the domain name will use and the port, which will be employed to connect to the remote server. Furthermore, if you have many SRV records for the exact same service, you'll be able to set different priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so that you can send out the load between many machines. Such a record will enable you to use the same domain name or subdomains under it with different providers, so you can employ it for different purposes even if you can't get all the services from a single provider.

SRV Records in Website Hosting

The Hepsia CP, which comes with each and every website hosting plan that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to create any DNS record you need for a domain name or a subdomain in your account. The intuitive interface is simpler in comparison with what other companies offer and you will not have to do anything more than to fill just a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you will have to sign in, navigate to the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. In the small pop-up which will show up, you have to enter the service, protocol and port details. You could also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that would make a difference if you have at least a couple of servers handling the exact same service. If you are using a machine from a different company, they may also require you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value determines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you modify it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Servers

A brand new SRV record can be created in a matter of seconds for every single domain hosted inside a semi-dedicated server from our company. The Hepsia hosting CP, employed to handle the semi-dedicated accounts, comes with a very easy-to-use interface, so you'll be able to set up any DNS record even if you have no previous experience with such matters. After you sign in to the account, you'll be able to set up records through the DNS management tool, which is part of Hepsia and once you pick SRV for the type, a few text boxes will appear. You have to input the service, port number and protocol info in addition to the record value in them and the new record will be live shortly after that. The priority and weight options could be set to every value between 1 and 100, the standard one being 10. You may adjust each of the two if the other provider has asked you to do so. In addition, the Time To Live (TTL) value, which reveals the duration a record is going to remain active if changed or removed, can also be modified from the standard 3600 seconds.