Every single registered domain has at least 2 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 website hosting provider. That way, you've got both your website and your e-mails managed by the very same provider. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), nevertheless, there are a number of other records, such as A and MX. The first one reveals which server manages the site for a given domain and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the latter shows which server deals with the emails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). For example, any time you type a domain name in your Internet browser, your request is directed through the global DNS system to the provider whose NS records the domain uses and from there you could be forwarded to the servers of another service provider provided you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your domain address. Having different records for the website and the emails means that you may have your site and your e-mails with 2 different providers if you'd like.
Custom MX and A Records in Shared Hosting
With a shared hosting package from our company, you'll be able to create or modify the A and MX records of your domain names and subdomains with ease via our innovative Hepsia hosting CP. Modifying the default records takes two clicks and the creation of a new record takes only a few more clicks, so even if you have never dealt with such matters, you'll not encounter any problems. We also have a comprehensive help section that'll make things even easier. If you want to switch your e-mail provider and you have to set up several MX records in addition to the standard 2, you can select their priority i.e. which record will deal with 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're going to have 100 % control of your domains 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 Servers
The Hepsia hosting Control Panel, included with our semi-dedicated servers, will allow you to see the A and MX records for each of the domains or subdomains in your account and if needed, to edit any of them or create new ones. Controlling these records is very easy as all domains/subdomains will be listed alphabetically, so updating a record is as simple as entering it in a box and saving the change. Creating a new one takes only a few more clicks and if you experience any troubles, you can check out our video tutorials 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 offer you 100 % control of all records and to allow you to have different A records even for domain.com and www.domain.com. If you're moving your emails to a different service provider and they ask you to create more than 2 different MX records, you can choose the priority of each one.