An SRV record is a DNS record, which is used to direct a domain to a third-party server and use it for a service different from a 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 are able to specify an Internet Protocol which the domain name will use and the port, which will be used to connect to the remote server. Additionally, if you have several SRV records for the same service, you could set individual priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so that you can send out the load between many machines. Such a record will enable you to use the same domain address or subdomains under it with different companies, so you're able to use it for many purposes even if you can't get all services from just one provider.

SRV Records in Cloud Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every Linux cloud hosting we offer, will provide you with an easy means to create any DNS record you require for a domain name or a subdomain in your account. The intuitive interface is a lot simpler in comparison with what other companies provide and you'll not have to do anything more difficult than to fill a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to sign in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. In the small pop-up which will show up, you have to input the service, protocol and port details. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that would make a difference if you have at least two servers managing the exact same service. If you are using a machine from a different provider, they may also ask you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value defines how long the newly created record will remain functional after you change it in the future.