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 an Internet site. This may be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so on. When an SRV record is set up, you can specify an Internet Protocol the domain will use and the port, that will be employed to connect to the remote server. Furthermore, provided that you have several SRV records for the exact same service, you are able to set different priorities and weights for every one of them, allowing you to distribute the load between several machines. Such a record will enable you to use the same domain or subdomains under it with different companies, so you're able to use it for different purposes even if you cannot get all the services from just one provider.
SRV Records in Shared Website Hosting
The Hepsia CP, provided with each and every Linux shared website hosting that we offer, gives you an easy means to create any DNS record you require for a domain name or a subdomain within your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler than what other companies provide and you won’t have to do anything more than to fill just a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you will need to log in, go to the DNS Records section and click on the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up that'll show up, you have to type in the service, protocol and port information. You can also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that would matter if you have at least 2 servers handling the same service. If you use a machine from a different company, they might also require you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value specifies how long the newly created record will remain functional after you change it in the future.