An SRV record, which stands for Service record, is a DNS entry which is used to identify the servers that run a certain service for a domain name. Put simply, you are able to use your Internet domain not only for an Internet site, 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 create the SRV record, you can choose what IP it will use, on which port the connection to the particular server will be established as well as the priority and the weight of the record provided that there are several SRV records for the exact same service. The latter option will permit you to employ different machines for load balancing and redundancy. Using this kind of DNS records, you may use the same domain for a number of purposes and even with different companies in case the same one cannot provide all services that you need.

SRV Records in Shared Web Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, included with each and every shared web hosting plan that we offer, provides you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you need for a domain name or a subdomain within your account. The intuitive interface is a lot simpler in comparison with what other companies offer and you'll not have to do anything more difficult than to fill a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to sign in, visit the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up that will appear, you have to type in the service, protocol and port details. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, which will matter if you have no less than a couple of servers handling the same service. If you work with a machine from a different provider, they could also ask you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value outlines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you modify it in the future.

SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Servers

Using a semi-dedicated server package from our company, you'll be able to employ the intuitive DNS management tool, that is a part of the in-house designed Hepsia hosting CP. It is going to offer you a very simple interface to create a new record for each and every domain hosted within the account, so if you need to use a domain address for any purpose, you could create a completely new SRV record with just a couple of clicks. Using simple text boxes, you'll need to input the service, protocol and port number info, which you must have from the company providing you the service. In addition, you are going to be able to select what priority and weight the record will have if you intend to use a couple or more machines for the exact same service. The standard value for them is 10, but you may set any other value between 1 and 100 if necessary. Furthermore, you'll have the option to change the TTL value from the standard 3600 seconds to a various different value - in this way setting the time this record will be active in the global DNS system after you delete it or modify it.