An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to point a domain to a third-party server and use it for a service different from a website. This could be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so on. When an SRV record is created, you are able to specify an Internet Protocol which the domain will use and the port, which will be used to connect to the remote server. Also, if you have numerous SRV records for the very same service, you can set different priorities and weights for every one of them, so that you can send out the load between several machines. Such a record will permit you to use the same domain name or subdomains under it with different companies, so you can employ it for many purposes even if you are not able to get all of the services from a single service provider.
SRV Records in Web Hosting
The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every Linux web hosting that we offer, will provide you with an easy means to create any DNS record you need for a domain or a subdomain in your account. The user-friendly interface is simpler than what other companies provide and you'll not have to do anything more than to fill a few boxes. For a new SRV record, you have to sign in, navigate to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. Inside the small pop-up that'll appear, 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, which will make a difference if you have at least 2 servers managing the very same service. If you are using a machine from a different provider, they could also ask you to set a TTL value different from the standard 3600 seconds. This value determines how long the newly created record is going to remain operational after you change it in the future.