An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to direct a domain name to a third-party server and use it for a service different from an Internet site. This can 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 could specify an Internet Protocol the domain address will use and the port, which is to be employed to connect to the remote server. Additionally, in case you have many SRV records for the very same service, you are able to set different priorities and weights for each and every one of them, so you can distribute the load between a number of machines. Such a record allows you to employ the same domain or subdomains under it with different providers, so you can use it for various purposes even if you cannot get all of the services from one service provider.

SRV Records in Cloud Hosting

In case you have a cloud hosting account with our company and the DNS records for a domain address added in it are managed by our system, you're going to be able to set up any record that you need without difficulty, including an SRV one. This is done via the user-friendly Hepsia CP and as soon as you log in to your website hosting account and go to the DNS Records section, you will only have to fill a few boxes with the necessary info and your new SRV record is going to be active within several hours. You can type in the service, protocol and the port number which you want to use as well as the priority and the weight of the new record based on how you intend to set up your system or what the third-party provider requires. When required, you can even edit the TTL (Time To Live) value for the record, which indicates how long it'll remain active after you change or delete it. The default TTL value for almost all records is 3600 seconds and you’ll be able to leave it unless you specifically need a different one.