An SRV record is a DNS record, which is used to direct a domain to a third-party server and use it for a service different from an Internet site. 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 are able to specify an Internet Protocol that the domain name will use and the port, that will be used to connect to the remote server. Also, if you have numerous SRV records for the exact same service, you are able to set individual priorities and weights for each one of them, allowing you to spread the load between several machines. Such a record allows you to employ the same domain address or subdomains under it with different companies, so you could employ it for various purposes even if you are unable to get all of the services from one service provider.

SRV Records in Cloud Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, bundled with each and every cloud hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you need for a domain address or a subdomain within your account. The user-friendly interface is a lot simpler compared to what other companies provide and you will not have to do anything more complex than to fill just a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you've got to log in, check out the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Within the small pop-up that will show up, you have to input the service, protocol and port details. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that will matter if you have at least 2 servers managing the same service. If you use a machine from a different provider, they could also require you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value specifies how long the newly created record is going to remain operational after you modify it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Servers

Setting up a completely new SRV record for every domain hosted in a semi-dedicated server account on our end will be very easy and will take no more than several clicks through a user-friendly interface. Through the DNS administration tool within your Hepsia hosting CP, you can create any record that you need and once you select SRV as the type, several more textboxes will appear on your screen. There, you'll need to insert the record value, the service, the protocol and the port number and you'll be all set. Furthermore, in case the other company requires it, you'll also be able to set the weight and priority values in case they have to be different from the default value, which is 10. The range for these 2 options is from 1 to 100, so you will have a number of possibilities if you use many servers for a given service. You could also define how long the newly created SRV record will remain live if you delete it in the future by setting a TTL (Time To Live) value for it. By default, the TTL is 3600 seconds.