An SRV record is a DNS record, which is used to point a domain to a third-party server and use it for some service different from an Internet site. This could 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 that the domain name will use and the port, which is to be used to connect to the remote server. Furthermore, in case you have a few SRV records for the same service, you can set individual priorities and weights for every one of them, so you can send out the load between many machines. Such a record will permit you to employ the same domain name or subdomains under it with different companies, so you're able to use it for various purposes even if you are not able to get all the services from a single provider.

SRV Records in Shared Web Hosting

The Hepsia CP, provided with each and every shared web hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to create any DNS record you need for a domain name or a subdomain within your account. The easy-to-use interface is a lot simpler in comparison with what other companies provide and you won’t have to do anything more than to fill several boxes. For a new SRV record, you have to log in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Within the small pop-up that'll show up, you have to input the service, protocol and port info. 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 very same service. If you are using a machine from a different company, they could also require you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value defines how long the newly created record is going to remain operational after you modify it in the future.