An SRV record, which signifies Service record, is a DNS entry that is used to outline the servers which run a certain service for a domain name. Quite simply, you’re able to use your domain not just for a web site, but also for an instant messaging server, a video streaming host or even a Voice-Over-IP server, as an example, while you still have an Internet site with it. If you set up the SRV record, you can choose what Internet Protocol it will employ, on which port the connection to the specific server will be established plus the priority and the weight of the record assuming that you have several SRV records for the very same service. The second option allows you to employ different machines for load balancing and redundancy. With this type of DNS records, you could use the same domain address for various purposes and even with different companies in case the same one can't provide all services that you need.

SRV Records in Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every Linux hosting package that we offer, gives you an easy means to set up any DNS record that you need for a domain address or a subdomain in your account. The intuitive interface is simpler in comparison with 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 sign in, visit the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. In the small pop-up that will show up, 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 make a difference if you have at least a couple of servers dealing with the very same service. If you use a machine from a different provider, they might also require 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 modify it in the future.