An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to direct a domain to a third-party server and use it for a service different from a site. This may be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, etc. When an SRV record is created, you could specify an Internet Protocol which the domain will use and the port, that will be employed to connect to the remote server. Additionally, provided that you have a few SRV records for the exact same service, you can set various priorities and weights for each and every one of them, allowing you to send out the load between a number of machines. Such a record allows you to use the same domain address or subdomains under it with different providers, so you can employ it for different purposes even if you are not able to get all of the services from just one service provider.
SRV Records in Hosting
The Hepsia CP, bundled with each and every Linux hosting that we offer, gives you an easy means to create any DNS record you require for a domain name or a subdomain in your account. The intuitive interface is simpler than what other companies provide and you will not have to do anything more difficult than to fill a couple of boxes. For a new SRV record, you've got to log in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. In the small pop-up that'll 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 at least a couple of servers handling the very 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 specifies how long the newly created record will remain operational after you change it in the future.
SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Because we realize how annoying it could be to handle DNS records, we are going to present you with an easy-to-use DNS management instrument as a part of our custom-made Hepsia Control Panel, so if you host your domain names in a semi-dedicated server account from our company, you'll be able to set up an SRV record with no complications. We also have a step-by-step guide, that will make things so much easier. Using a user-friendly interface, you'll have to input the information that the other company has provided you with - protocol, port number and service. Unless they've given you specific instructions to change the priority and the weight values, you may leave those two options as they are and your new record will go live in a couple of minutes. The Time To Live option (TTL) may also be set to a custom value, but normally the standard value of 3600 seconds is used for the majority of records. This value reveals the time the record will continue existing after it is changed or removed.