Service Record (SRV)
A Service Record (SRV) is a specialized DNS entry used to identify the hostname and port number for specific services, such as VoIP, SIP, or XMPP. It allows services to run on non-standard ports while remaining discoverable.
Unlike standard A records that only point to an IP, the SRV record provides a structured way to direct traffic to a specific service and port. This is essential for modern cloud environments where multiple services might reside on the same IP but different ports. It includes parameters for Priority (which server to try first) and Weight (how to distribute load between servers of the same priority).
Frequently Asked Questions
_service._proto.name. TTL class SRV priority weight port target. For example, a Minecraft server might look like: _minecraft._tcp.example.com. 3600 IN SRV 0 5 25565 mc.example.com.Build a high-performance engine. From securing your site with HTTPS and SSL/TLS to building custom REST APIs, our Web Development team ensures your infrastructure is scalable, secure, and future-proof.