An SRV record, which is short for Service record, is a DNS entry that is used to identify the servers which run a specific service for a domain name. Basically, you will be able to use your domain not only for a site, but also for an instant messaging server, a video streaming host or perhaps a Voice-Over-IP server, for instance, while you still have a site with it. Whenever you set up the SRV record, you can choose what Internet Protocol it is going to use, on which port the connection to the specific server is going to be established as well as the priority and the weight of the record assuming that you have a number of SRV records for the very same service. The second option allows you to use different machines for load balancing and redundancy. With this type of DNS records, you can use the same domain address for various purposes and even with different providers if the same one can't provide all services you require.

SRV Records in Web Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every Linux web hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you require for a domain name or a subdomain in your account. The intuitive interface is a lot simpler compared to what other companies provide and you'll not have to do anything more difficult than to fill a couple of boxes. For a new SRV record, you have to log in, navigate to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up that will show up, you have to type in the service, protocol and port information. You could also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, which will matter if you have no less than two servers handling the very same service. If you work with a machine from a different provider, they might also ask you to set a TTL value different from the standard 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

Through a semi-dedicated server package from our company, you are going to be able to use the easy to work with DNS management tool, that is a part of the in-house built Hepsia hosting CP. It's going to give you a very simple interface to create a new record for each and every domain address hosted inside the account, so if you want to use a domain for any purpose, you could create a brand new SRV record with a few clicks. Through basic text boxes, you will need to enter the service, protocol and port number details, which you should have from the company offering you the service. Moreover, you will be able to select what priority and weight the record will have if you intend to use a couple or more machines for the same service. The standard value for them is 10, but you can set any other value between 1 and 100 if necessary. Additionally, you have the option to change the TTL value from the default 3600 seconds to any other value - this way setting the time this record will be active in the global DNS system after you delete it or modify it.