An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to redirect a domain to a third-party server and employ it for a service different from a web site. This can be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so forth. When an SRV record is set up, you can specify an Internet Protocol that the domain address will use and the port, which is to be used to connect to the remote server. Additionally, if you have several SRV records for the exact same service, you can set various priorities and weights for each one of them, so that you can distribute the load between many machines. Such a record will permit you to employ the same domain or subdomains under it with different providers, so you're able to employ it for various purposes even if you are unable to get all the services from just one provider.

SRV Records in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia CP, provided with each and every shared hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to create any DNS record that you need for a domain address or a subdomain within your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler in comparison with what other companies offer and you won’t have to do anything more complex than to fill a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to sign in, visit the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up which will show up, you have to type in the service, protocol and port info. You may 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 handling the exact 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 default 3600 seconds. This value defines how long the newly created record will remain operational after you change it in the future.