An SRV record is a DNS record, which is used to forward a domain name to a third-party server and use it for some service different from a site. This can be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so on. When an SRV record is set up, you can specify an Internet Protocol the domain address will use and the port, which is to be used to connect to the remote server. Also, in case you have several SRV records for the exact same service, you are able to set various priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so you're able to send out the load between a number of machines. Such a record will enable you to use the same domain address or subdomains under it with different providers, so you could use it for different purposes even if you are unable to get all the services from a single provider.

SRV Records in Shared Website Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, provided with each and every Linux shared website hosting we offer, provides you with an easy means to create any DNS record that you need for a domain address or a subdomain within your account. The intuitive interface is simpler than what other companies provide and you'll not have to do anything more than to fill a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you've got to sign in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Within the small pop-up that will appear, you have to type in the service, protocol and port details. You can even set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, which will make a difference if you have at least two servers dealing with the same service. If you are using a machine from a different provider, they might also require you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value specifies how long the newly created record will remain operational after you edit it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Creating a completely new SRV record for each and every domain hosted inside a semi-dedicated server account on our end will be very easy and will take no more than just a few mouse clicks through a user-friendly interface. Via the DNS management tool within your Hepsia website hosting CP, you are able to create any record that you need and once you pick SRV as the type, several additional textboxes will appear on your screen. There, you'll need to type in the service, the protocol, the record value as well as the port number and you'll be all set. Optionally, in case the other company requires it, you are also going to be able to set the weight and priority values if they have to be different from the default value, which is 10. The range for those 2 options is from 1 to 100, so you've got lots of possibilities if you use a large number of servers for a given service. You can also define how long the newly created SRV record will remain live if you remove it in the future by setting a TTL (Time To Live) value for it. By default, the TTL is 3600 seconds.