Every single registered domain name has at least 2 Name Server records which show where it's hosted i.e. by using these records you point your domain to the servers of a particular web hosting company. This way, you have both your site and your e-mails handled by the same provider. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), however, there are a number of other records, for instance A and MX. The former shows which server manages the site for a given Internet domain and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the second one shows which server manages the emails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). As an illustration, whenever you type a domain in your Internet browser, your request is sent through the global DNS system to the company whose NS records the domain address uses and from there you will be forwarded to the servers of another service provider in case you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your domain name. Having different records for the site and the emails means that you could have your site and your emails with two different companies if you would like.
Custom MX and A Records in Cloud Hosting
With a cloud hosting package from us, you're going to be able to set up or change the A and MX records of your domain names and subdomains with ease through our leading-edge Hepsia hosting Control Panel. Modifying the default records requires 2 clicks and the setup of a new record requires only a couple of more clicks, so even though you may have never dealt with such matters, you won't encounter any issues. We've got a large help section that'll make things even easier. If you want to switch your email provider and you have to create a number of MX records in addition to the standard two, you can pick their priority i.e. which record is going to manage your e-mails first when someone sends you a message. Usually the new provider will tell you what these values need to be. With our shared plans, you'll have 100 % control over your domain names and subdomains and you'll be able to handle their A and MX records effortlessly and at any time.
Custom MX and A Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
If you acquire a semi-dedicated server plan from us, you are going to be able to view and edit the A and MX records for every one of the domains or subdomains which you host within the account. The Hepsia CP, which you'll get to take care of the account, offers an innovative, though easy-to-use tool in which all hosts will be listed in alphabetical order and you'll be able to edit their records with no more than several clicks. If you have to set up a new record, it's going to be equally easy - choose the domain/subdomain, type in the IP address or mail server record and you will be all set. Additionally, you'll be able to set different priority for the MX records that you create in case you want to use a third-party email provider and they ask you to create additional records apart from the 2 default ones. If you encounter any troubles, you will find a detailed Help section with videos where you can see first-hand how to create or modify any record.