An SRV record is a DNS record, which is used to forward a domain name to a third-party server and use it for a service different from an Internet 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 created, you are able to specify an Internet Protocol that the domain address will use and the port, which is to be used to connect to the remote server. In addition, in case you have several SRV records for the very same service, you can set individual priorities and weights for each one of them, so that you can spread the load between a number of machines. Such a record will allow you to employ the same domain name or subdomains under it with different providers, so you're able to employ it for various purposes even if you are not able to get all the services from one provider.

SRV Records in Website Hosting

The Hepsia CP, included with each and every Linux website hosting we offer, will provide you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you need for a domain address or a subdomain in your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler than what other companies provide and you won’t have to do anything more complex than to fill just a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to log in, navigate to the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. In the small pop-up that'll appear, you have to type in the service, protocol and port information. You may 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 dealing with the same service. If you use a machine from a different provider, they may also require you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value defines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you change it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting

A brand new SRV record can be created within just seconds for each and every domain address hosted inside a semi-dedicated server from our company. The Hepsia hosting CP, used to control the semi-dedicated accounts, comes with a really easy-to-use interface, so you will be able to set up any DNS record even when you have no previous experience with such matters. After you sign in to the account, you may create records using the DNS management tool, which is an element of Hepsia and once you select SRV for the type, a few text boxes will appear. You will need to type the service, port number and protocol information as well as 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 default one being 10. You could change any one of the two if the other company has requested you to do so. Additionally, the Time To Live (TTL) value, which indicates the duration a record is going to remain functioning if edited or erased, can also be modified from the default 3600 seconds.