Every registered domain name has at least 2 Name Server records which show where it is hosted i.e. by using these records you point your domain to the servers of a specific web hosting provider. That way, you have both your site and your e-mails managed by the exact same provider. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), nevertheless, there are a number of other records, for example A and MX. The first one shows which server deals with the website for a given domain and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the second one shows which server deals with the e-mails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). As an illustration, any time you enter a domain address in your browser, your request is forwarded through the global DNS system to the provider whose NS records the domain name uses and from there you may be forwarded to the servers of another company if you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your domain. Having independent records for the site and the e-mails means you can have your website and your e-mails with two different companies if you wish.

Custom MX and A Records in Shared Web Hosting

With a shared web hosting package from us, you are going to be able to create or change the A and MX records of your domain names and subdomains effortlessly by using our leading-edge Hepsia hosting CP. Modifying the default records requires 2 clicks and the creation of a new record takes just a few more clicks, so although you may have never dealt with such matters, you will not encounter any problems. We've got a large help section that makes things even easier. If you wish to change your email provider and you have to create a number of MX records in addition to the default two, you may choose their priority i.e. which record is going to manage your e-mails first when somebody sends you a message. Usually the new provider is going to tell you what these values should be. With our shared plans, you are going to have total control of your domain names and subdomains and you are going to be able to handle their A and MX records effortlessly and at any time.

Custom MX and A Records in Semi-dedicated Servers

If you buy a semi-dedicated server plan through our company, you are going to be able to view and update the A and MX records for every one of the domain addresses or subdomains you host in the account. The Hepsia Control Panel, which you will get to handle the account, offers an sophisticated, albeit easy-to-use tool where all hosts are going to be listed in alphabetical order and you're going to be able to change their records with no more than a couple of mouse clicks. If you have to set up a new record, it will be just as easy - pick the domain/subdomain, type in the IP address or mail server record and you'll be all set. Additionally, you will be able to set different priority for the MX records that you create in case you decide to use a third-party email provider and they ask you to set up additional records aside from the two default ones. In case you encounter any issues, we've got a detailed Help section with videos in which you can see first-hand how to create or change any record.