Each 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 Internet domain to the servers of a certain web hosting provider. This way, you have got both your website and your emails handled 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, such as A and MX. The first one reveals which server deals with the website for a given domain address and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the second one reveals which server manages the e-mails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). As an illustration, any time you enter a domain name in your browser, your request is sent through the global DNS system to the provider whose NS records the domain name uses and from there you could be forwarded to the servers of another provider if you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your Internet domain. Having independent records for the site and the emails means you could have your website and your emails with 2 different providers if you wish.

Custom MX and A Records in Cloud Web Hosting

With a cloud web hosting package from us, you will be able to create or modify the A and MX records of your domains and subdomains easily using our innovative Hepsia hosting CP. Editing the default records requires two clicks and the setup of a new record takes only a couple of more clicks, so even if you have never dealt with such matters, you'll not encounter any troubles. We also have an extensive help section that will make things even easier. If you'd like to switch your email provider and you have to set up several MX records in addition to the standard two, you can pick their priority i.e. which record will manage your emails first when somebody sends you a message. Usually the new provider is going to tell you what these values ought to be. With our shared plans, you're going to have full 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 Hosting

The Hepsia hosting CP, which comes with our Linux semi-dedicated hosting packages, will enable you to see the A and MX records for every one of the domains or subdomains in your account and if necessary, to update any of them or set up new ones. Managing these records is very easy because all domains/subdomains will be listed alphabetically, so editing a record is as easy as entering it in a box and saving the change. Setting up a new one takes a few more clicks and in case you experience any problems, you can check out our educational 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 give you total control over all records and to allow you to have different A records even for domain.com and www.domain.com. If you are switching your e-mails to a different service provider and they ask you to set up more than two different MX records, you can select the priority of each one.