An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to forward a domain name 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, and many others. When an SRV record is set up, you can specify an Internet Protocol that the domain 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 very same service, you can set different priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so you're able to distribute the load between many machines. Such a record allows you to employ the same domain or subdomains under it with different companies, so you can employ it for various purposes even if you can't get all of the services from just one service provider.
SRV Records in Cloud Website Hosting
The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every cloud website hosting package we offer, gives you 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 simpler than what other companies offer and you will not have to do anything more complex than to fill several boxes. For a new SRV record, you have to sign in, check out the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. In the small pop-up that'll 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, that would make a difference if you have no less than two servers dealing with the same service. If you are using 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 Hosting
Setting up a brand new SRV record for each and every domain hosted within a semi-dedicated server account on our end will be very easy and is going to take no more than just a few clicks through a user-friendly interface. Using the DNS administration tool within your Hepsia website hosting CP, you could make any record you need and when you select SRV as the type, several more textboxes will appear on your screen. There, you'll have to type in the record value, the service, the protocol as well as the port number and you'll be ready. Additionally, in case the other company requires it, you're also going to be able to set the weight and priority values if they have to be different from the standard value, which is 10. The range for these 2 options is from 1 to 100, so you've got a lot of possibilities if you use a large number of servers for a given service. You may also determine how long the new SRV record will remain active in case you erase it in the future by setting a TTL (Time To Live) value for it. By default, the TTL is 3600 seconds.