An SRV record, which is short for Service record, is a DNS entry employed to define the servers that run a specific service for a domain name. Quite simply, you’ll be able to use your domain name not just for a website, but also for an instant messaging server, a video streaming host or a Voice-Over-IP server, for example, while you still have a site with it. Whenever you set up the SRV record, you can pick what Internet Protocol it is going to use, on which port the connection to the particular server will be established along with the priority and the weight of the record provided that there are several SRV records for the very same service. The second option will allow you to use different machines for load balancing and redundancy. Using this kind of DNS records, you can use the same domain for a variety of purposes and even with different providers in case the same one is unable to provide all services you need.

SRV Records in Cloud Website Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, included with each and every Linux cloud website hosting package that we offer, gives you an easy means to set up any DNS record you need for a domain name or a subdomain inside your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler in comparison with 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 have to sign in, visit the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Within the small pop-up that'll show up, you have to input the service, protocol and port information. You could also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that would make a difference if you have at least two servers managing the same service. If you work with a machine from a different provider, they may also require you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value determines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you edit it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting

As we know how annoying it can be to deal with DNS records, we'll give you an easy-to-use DNS administration tool as part of our custom-made Hepsia Control Panel, so if you host your domain addresses in a semi-dedicated server account from our company, you will be able to set up an SRV record with no troubles. We also have a step-by-step guide, which will make things that much easier. Using a user-friendly interface, you will need to enter the info 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 / or the weight values, you could leave those two options as they are and your new record will go live in a matter of minutes. The Time To Live option (TTL) may also be set to a custom value, but typically the standard value of 3600 seconds is used for most records. This value reveals the time the record will keep existing after it is modified or deleted.