An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to direct a domain name to a third-party server and use it for some service different from a website. This could be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, etc. When an SRV record is set up, you could specify an Internet Protocol that the domain name will use and the port, which is to be employed to connect to the remote server. Also, in case you have several SRV records for the very same service, you are able to set individual priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so that you can send out the load between many machines. Such a record allows you to employ the same domain name or subdomains under it with different providers, so you can use it for many purposes even if you are unable to get all of the services from just one service provider.

SRV Records in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia CP, which comes with each and every shared hosting plan we offer, gives you an easy means to create any DNS record you require for a domain address or a subdomain inside your account. The easy-to-use interface is a lot simpler compared to what other companies offer and you won’t have to do anything more difficult than to fill a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you have to sign in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up that will appear, you have to type in the service, protocol and port info. You could also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that will matter if you have at least a couple of servers managing the same service. If you use a machine from a different provider, they might also ask you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value outlines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you edit it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Servers

Through a semi-dedicated server solution from us, you will be able to benefit from our easy to navigate DNS management tool, that is a part of the in-house designed Hepsia web hosting CP. It is going to offer you a rather simple user interface to set up a new record for each domain hosted within the account, so if you need to use a domain for any purpose, you could create a brand new SRV record with just a few mouse clicks. Via simple text boxes, you'll have to input the service, protocol and port number info, which you ought to have from the company providing you the service. In addition, you are going to be able to select what priority and weight the record will have if you are planning to use a couple or more machines for the same service. The standard value for them is 10, but you can set any other value between 1 and 100 if required. Moreover, you will have the option to change the TTL value from the standard 3600 seconds to any other value - this way setting the time this record will be active in the global DNS system after you remove it or change it.