An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to point a domain to a third-party server and use it for some service different from a website. This may be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so forth. When an SRV record is set up, you are able to specify an Internet Protocol the domain address will use and the port, that will be used to connect to the remote server. Furthermore, provided that you have a few SRV records for the exact same service, you are able to set different priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so you're able to spread the load between many machines. Such a record will enable you to employ the same domain name or subdomains under it with different companies, so you're able to use it for many purposes even if you can't get all services from a single service provider.
SRV Records in Shared Hosting
The Hepsia CP, included with each and every shared hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to create any DNS record you require for a domain or a subdomain in your account. The intuitive interface is simpler compared to what other companies offer and you won’t have to do anything more difficult than to fill several boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to log 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 information. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that will make a difference if you have no less than 2 servers handling the very same service. If you use a machine from a different provider, they may also ask you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value determines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you modify it in the future.
SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
As we understand how annoying it may be to handle DNS records, we're going to offer you an easy-to-use DNS administration tool as part of our custom Hepsia CP, so when you host your domains inside a semi-dedicated server account from us, you will be able to set up an SRV record with no issues. We have a step-by-step guide, that'll make things that much easier. Using a user-friendly interface, you will have to enter the information 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 could leave those two options as they are and your new record will go live within a matter of 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 most records. This value reveals the time the record will keep existing after it's modified or deleted.