Each registered domain name has no less than 2 Name Server records which show where it's hosted i.e. by using these records you point your Internet domain to the servers of a particular web hosting provider. In this way, you have got both your site and your e-mails handled by the very same provider. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), nevertheless, there are lots of other records, for example A and MX. The first one reveals which server handles the site for a given domain and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the latter reveals which server deals with the emails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). For example, when you enter a domain name in your browser, your request is forwarded through the global DNS system to the company whose NS records the domain address uses and from there you may be sent to the servers of another service provider if you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your Internet domain. Having independent records for the website and the emails means you could have your site 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 package from us, you are going to be able to set up or change the A and MX records of your domain addresses and subdomains easily by using our sophisticated Hepsia hosting Control Panel. Changing the default records will take 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'll not experience any issues. We also have an extensive help section that makes things even easier. If you'd like to switch your e-mail provider and you have to set up a number of MX records in addition to the default two, you can choose their priority i.e. which record is going to handle your emails first when somebody 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 100 % control over your domain addresses and subdomains and you'll be able to handle their A and MX records very easily and at any time.
Custom MX and A Records in Semi-dedicated Servers
If you buy a semi-dedicated server plan through us, you'll be able to see and change the A and MX records for each of the domains or subdomains that you host inside the account. The Hepsia Control Panel, which you'll get to take care of the account, comes with an innovative, although easy-to-use tool in which all hosts are going to be listed in alphabetical order and you will be able to change their records with no more than several mouse clicks. If you have to create a new record, it will be equally easy - select the domain/subdomain, type in the IP address or mail server record and you will be ready. You'll also be able to set different priority for the MX records you create in case that you choose to use a third-party e-mail provider and they ask you to create additional records besides the 2 default ones. If you experience any problems, you will find a comprehensive Help section with videos where you can see first-hand how to setup or modify any record.