An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to redirect a domain name to a third-party server and employ it for a service different from a website. This could be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so on. When an SRV record is set up, you are able to specify an Internet Protocol the domain name will use and the port, which will be used to connect to the remote server. Also, in case you have numerous SRV records for the very same service, you'll be able to set different priorities and weights for every one of them, so you can send out the load between many machines. Such a record will enable you to use the same domain name or subdomains under it with different companies, so you can use it for various purposes even if you can't get all of the services from one service provider.
SRV Records in Website Hosting
The Hepsia CP, provided with each and every website hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you require for a domain address or a subdomain inside your account. The easy-to-use interface is simpler compared to what other companies provide and you will not have to do anything more than to fill a couple of boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to sign in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up that will appear, 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 will 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 ask you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value determines how long the newly created record will remain operational after you edit it in the future.
SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
A new SRV record may be created in just seconds for any domain hosted within a semi-dedicated server from our company. The Hepsia hosting CP, employed to control the semi-dedicated accounts, includes a very easy-to-use interface, so you'll be able to create any DNS record even if you have no previous experience with such matters. After you sign in to the account, you can create records via the DNS administration tool, which is an element of Hepsia and once you select SRV for the type, a few text boxes are going to appear. You have to enter the service, port number and protocol details as well as the record value in them and the new record is going to be operational soon after that. The priority and weight options could be set to any value between 1 and 100, the standard one being 10. You are able to change any of the two in case the other company has requested you to do so. Furthermore, the Time To Live (TTL) value, which reveals the duration a record is going to remain functioning if edited or deleted, may also be modified from the default 3600 seconds.