An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to direct a domain to a third-party server and employ it for a service different from a website. This may be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, etc. When an SRV record is created, you are able to specify an Internet Protocol which the domain name will use and the port, which is to be used to connect to the remote server. Furthermore, if you have a few SRV records for the same service, you can set various priorities and weights for each and every one of them, allowing you to distribute the load between several machines. Such a record will enable you to employ the same domain name or subdomains under it with different providers, so you're able to use it for many purposes even if you can't get all of the services from just one service provider.

SRV Records in Cloud Website Hosting

The Hepsia CP, bundled with each and every cloud website hosting we offer, provides you with an easy means to create any DNS record you require for a domain name or a subdomain within your account. The intuitive interface is a lot simpler than what other companies offer and you won’t have to do anything more difficult than to fill a couple of boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to log in, check out the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. In the small pop-up that will appear, you have to enter the service, protocol and port info. You may also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, which will matter if you have at least 2 servers handling the same service. If you use a machine from a different company, they may also ask you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value outlines how long the newly created record is going to remain operational after you modify it in the future.