An SRV record, which stands for Service record, is a DNS entry employed to identify the servers which run a specific service for a domain. Put simply, you will be able to use your domain not just for a site, but also for an instant messaging server, a video streaming host or even a Voice-Over-IP server, for instance, while you still have a website with it. When you set up the SRV record, you may choose what IP it'll employ, on which port the connection to the specific server is going to be established as well as the priority and the weight of the record assuming that you have a number of SRV records for the very same service. The latter option will allow you to use different machines for load balancing and redundancy. With this type of DNS records, you may use the same domain for a number of purposes and even with different companies if the same one is not able to provide all services you need.
SRV Records in Shared Website Hosting
The Hepsia CP, included with each and every shared website hosting we offer, will provide you with an easy means to set up any DNS record you need for a domain address or a subdomain in your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler compared to what other companies offer and you'll not have to do anything more complex than to fill just a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you will have to log in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up that will appear, you have to type in the service, protocol and port details. 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 2 servers handling the same service. If you work with a machine from a different provider, they may also require you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value determines how long the newly created record will remain operational after you edit it in the future.