An SRV record, which signifies Service record, is a DNS entry which is used to define the servers which run a certain service for a domain. In other words, you can use your Internet 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, for example, while you still have a site with it. If you set up the SRV record, you can pick what Internet Protocol it will use, on which port the connection to the specific server is going to be established in addition to the priority and the weight of the record provided that you have several SRV records for the very same service. The latter option will permit 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 providers in case the same one can't provide all services that you need.

SRV Records in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia CP, included with each and every Linux shared hosting we offer, provides you with an easy means to create any DNS record that you need for a domain name or a subdomain within your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler compared to what other companies provide and you will not have to do anything more than to fill a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you've got to sign 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 details. You may also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that will matter if you have at least a couple of servers dealing with the exact same service. If you work with a machine from a different company, they may also ask you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value determines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you edit it in the future.