An SRV record is a DNS record, which is used to forward a domain to a third-party server and use it for some service different from a website. This can 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 that the domain name will use and the port, which is to be employed to connect to the remote server. Moreover, in case you have a few SRV records for the exact same service, you can set various priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so that you can send out the load between several machines. Such a record will enable you to employ the same domain address or subdomains under it with different providers, so you're able to employ it for various purposes even if you cannot get all services from just one service provider.
SRV Records in Shared Hosting
The Hepsia CP, which comes with each and every shared hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you require for a domain name or a subdomain within your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler compared to what other companies offer and you won’t have to do anything more difficult 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 then click the "New" button. In the small pop-up which will appear, you have to type in the service, protocol and port information. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, which will make a difference if you have at least 2 servers handling the exact same service. If you work with a machine from a different provider, they may also ask you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value defines how long the newly created record is going to remain functional after you edit it in the future.
SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Servers
Since we recognize how annoying it can be to manage DNS records, we'll offer you an easy-to-use DNS administration tool as part of our custom Hepsia CP, so when you host your domain addresses in a semi-dedicated server account from us, you'll be able to set up an SRV record without complications. We also have a step-by-step guide, which will make things so much easier. Using an intuitive interface, you'll have to enter the details that the other company has provided you with - protocol, port number and service. Unless they've given you specific directions to change the priority and the weight values, you may leave these two options as they are and your brand new record will go live in a few minutes. The Time To Live option (TTL) could also be set to a custom value, but usually the standard value of 3600 seconds is used for almost all records. This value shows the time the record will keep existing after it's edited or deleted.