An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to direct a domain to a third-party server and employ 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 many others. When an SRV record is set up, you are able to specify an Internet Protocol which the domain will use and the port, that will be used to connect to the remote server. In addition, if you have numerous SRV records for the very same service, you are able to set different priorities and weights for every single one of them, so you can spread the load between several machines. Such a record will allow you to use the same domain address or subdomains under it with different providers, so you could use it for different purposes even if you are not able to get all of the services from one provider.
SRV Records in Shared Hosting
Provided you have a shared hosting account with us and the DNS records for a domain address included in it are handled by our system, you will be able to set up any record that you need effortlessly, including an SRV one. This is done through the user-friendly Hepsia Control Panel and when you sign in to your website hosting account and proceed to the DNS Records section, you will simply have to fill a couple of boxes with the needed information and your new SRV record is going to be active within several hours. You can enter the service, protocol and the port number that you would like to use as well as the priority and the weight of the new record depending on how you need to set up your system or what the third-party provider wants. If needed, you can even edit the TTL (Time To Live) value for the record, which shows how long it is going to remain active after you modify or delete it. The default TTL value for most records is 3600 seconds and you’ll be able to leave it if you don't specifically need a different one.
SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Through a semi-dedicated server solution from our company, you're going to be able to use the user-friendly DNS management tool, that is a part of the in-house built Hepsia hosting CP. It will give you a rather simple user interface to set up a new record for each domain address hosted inside the account, so if you wish to use a domain for any purpose, you could create a new SRV record with just a couple of mouse clicks. Through very simple text boxes, you'll need to enter the service, protocol and port number information, which you ought to have from the company providing you the service. Additionally, you are going to be able to select what priority and weight the record will have if you're planning to use a couple or more machines for the very same service. The standard value for them is 10, but you can set any other value between 1 and 100 if necessary. In addition, you'll have the option to change the TTL value from the standard 3600 seconds to any other value - thus setting the time this record is going to be active in the global DNS system after you delete it or edit it.