Every registered domain name has a minimum of two Name Server records that show where it is hosted i.e. by using these records you point your domain name to the servers of a particular hosting company. This way, you have got both your website and your e-mails managed by the exact same company. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), on the other hand, there are lots of other records, for example A and MX. The former reveals which server deals with the website for a given domain address and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the latter shows which server handles the e-mails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). For example, any time you enter a domain in your web browser, your request is directed through the global DNS system to the provider whose NS records the domain uses and from there you may be directed to the servers of a different provider provided 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 you may have your website and your e-mails with two different companies if you wish.
Custom MX and A Records in Cloud Website Hosting
With a cloud website hosting plan from our company, you are going to be able to set up or modify the A and MX records of your domain addresses and subdomains easily by using our state-of-the-art Hepsia hosting Control Panel. Editing the default records requires 2 clicks and the setup of a new record takes only a few more clicks, so although you may have never dealt with such matters, you will not experience any troubles. We've got an in depth help section that'll make things even easier. If you'd like to change your email provider and you have to create a number of MX records in addition to the standard 2, you can choose their priority i.e. which record is going to handle your emails first when someone sends you a message. Normally the new provider is going to tell you what these values should be. With our shared plans, you'll have total control over your domain addresses and subdomains and you're going to be able to manage their A and MX records effortlessly and at any time.
Custom MX and A Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
The Hepsia hosting CP, provided with our Linux semi-dedicated hosting, allows you to see the A and MX records for each of the domain addresses or subdomains in your account and if required, to change any of them or create new ones. Handling these records is very easy since all domains/subdomains will be listed alphabetically, so editing a record is as simple as entering it in a box and saving the change. Setting up a new one takes just a few more clicks and in case you experience any difficulties, you can check out our instructional videos on how to set up A and MX records. Our system is intuitive enough to be used by individuals with no previous experience, yet sophisticated enough to provide you with total control over all records and to permit you to have different A records even for domain.com and www.domain.com. If you are moving your emails to a different provider and they ask you to create more than 2 different MX records, you may choose the priority of each one.