Every registered domain name has at least two Name Server records which show where it's hosted i.e. by using these records you direct your domain to the servers of a particular hosting provider. This way, you've got both your site and your emails handled by the very same provider. 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 handles the site for a given domain name and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the second one shows which server handles the emails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). For example, whenever you type a domain in your Internet browser, your request is directed through the global DNS system to the provider whose NS records the domain name uses and from there you will be forwarded to the servers of a different company provided you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your Internet domain. Having different records for the website and the e-mails means that you can have your site and your emails with two different companies if you would like.
Custom MX and A Records in Cloud Website Hosting
With a cloud website hosting plan from us, you will be able to set up or change the A and MX records of your domain names and subdomains easily by using our state-of-the-art Hepsia hosting Control Panel. Editing the default records takes 2 clicks and the setup of a new record takes only a few more clicks, so even if you have never dealt with such matters, you will not experience any issues. We've got a comprehensive help section that makes things even easier. If you would like to switch your email provider and you have to set up a number of MX records in addition to the standard 2, you can select their priority i.e. which record is going to manage your emails first when somebody sends you a message. Usually the new provider will tell you what these values need to be. With our shared plans, you are going to have total control over your domains 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 Hosting
If you acquire a semi-dedicated server plan through us, you're going to be able to see and change the A and MX records for any of the domains or subdomains you host within the account. The Hepsia Control Panel, which you'll get to manage the account, offers an sophisticated, although easy-to-use tool where all hosts are going to be listed in alphabetical order and you're going to be able to modify their records with no more than a couple of mouse clicks. If you have to set up a new record, it's going to be equally simple - pick the domain/subdomain, type in the IP address or mail server record and you are going to be ready. You will also be able to set different priority for the MX records that you create in case you choose to use a third-party e-mail provider and they ask you to create additional records aside from the two default ones. If you encounter any difficulties, we've got a comprehensive Help section with videos where you can see first-hand how to setup or modify any record.