What is an SRV Record and How to Add an SRV Record for a Domain in cPanel
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
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Open your web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page.
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Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Open the DNS Zone Editor
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In cPanel, scroll to the Domains section.
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Click on DNS Zone Editor.
Step 3: Select Your Domain
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Find the domain you want to add the SRV record to.
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Click Manage next to that domain.
Step 4: Add a New SRV Record
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Click Add a Record.
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From the drop-down menu, select Add “SRV” Record.
Step 5: Fill in the SRV Record Details
| Field
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Description
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Name
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Format: _service._protocol.domain. (include trailing dot .) Example: _sip._tcp.sip.example.com.
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TTL
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Time to Live. Default value is usually fine.
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Priority
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Determines preference. Lower values = higher priority. Use 0 if unsure.
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Weight
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Used when multiple records have the same priority. Higher = more preferred. Use 0 if unsure.
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Port
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The TCP or UDP port the service uses.
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Target
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Hostname of the server providing the service. Include trailing dot .
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Tip: Service and protocol are combined in the Name field using _service._protocol.domain. format.
Step 6: Save the Record
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After filling in all fields, click Add Record.
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Your SRV record is now active and will propagate in DNS shortly.
