An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to direct a domain to a third-party server and use it for a service different from a web site. This could be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and many others. When an SRV record is set up, you can specify an Internet Protocol which the domain will use and the port, that will be employed to connect to the remote server. Furthermore, provided that you have a few SRV records for the same service, you'll be able to set various priorities and weights for each and every one of them, allowing you to spread the load between many machines. Such a record allows you to use the same domain or subdomains under it with different companies, so you're able to employ it for different purposes even if you are unable to get all services from just one provider.

SRV Records in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, provided with each and every Linux shared hosting 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 much more simple than what other companies offer and you won’t have to do anything more complex than to fill just a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you have to log in, navigate to the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. In the small pop-up that'll show up, you have to enter the service, protocol and port info. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that will make a difference if you have at least 2 servers handling the same service. If you use a machine from a different company, 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 change it in the future.