An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to forward a domain name to a third-party server and employ it for some service different from an Internet site. This may be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so on. When an SRV record is created, you could specify an Internet Protocol that the domain will use and the port, that will be used to connect to the remote server. Additionally, in case you have numerous SRV records for the very same service, you can set individual priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so you can distribute the load between several machines. Such a record will permit you to employ the same domain address or subdomains under it with different providers, so you can employ it for many purposes even if you can't get all the services from just one provider.
SRV Records in Hosting
The Hepsia CP, which comes with each and every Linux hosting package that we offer, provides you with an easy means to create any DNS record you need for a domain name or a subdomain inside your account. The easy-to-use interface is simpler compared to what other companies offer and you won’t have to do anything more than to fill just a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you have to log in, navigate to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Within the small pop-up that'll show up, you have to enter the service, protocol and port details. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that would make a difference if you have no less than a couple of servers dealing with the exact same service. If you work with a machine from a different provider, they may also require 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 edit it in the future.
SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Creating a new SRV record for each and every domain hosted within a semi-dedicated server account on our end is going to be very easy and will take no more than a few mouse clicks using a user-friendly interface. Through the DNS management tool in your Hepsia hosting Control Panel, you are able to create any record that you need and as soon as you select SRV as the type, several additional textboxes will appear on your screen. There, you must insert the record value, the protocol, the service and the port number and you'll be ready. In addition, in case the other service provider requires it, you'll also be able to set the weight and priority values if they have to be different from the default value, which is 10. The range for those two options is from 1 to 100, so you've got numerous possibilities if you use a lot of servers for a specific service. You may also outline how long the new SRV record will remain active in case you erase it in the future by setting a TTL (Time To Live) value for it. By default, the TTL is 3600 seconds.