Each registered domain has at least two Name Server records that show where it is hosted i.e. by using these records you point your domain to the servers of a certain web hosting provider. That way, you have both your site and your emails managed by the same provider. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), nevertheless, there are lots of other records, like A and MX. The first one shows which server handles the site for a given domain address and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the second one shows which server manages the emails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). For instance, whenever you type a domain name in your browser, your request is sent through the global DNS system to the company whose NS records the domain name uses and from there you could be sent to the servers of another company in case you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your domain. Having independent records for the website and the e-mails suggests that you could have your site and your e-mails with two different providers if you wish.
Custom MX and A Records in Web Hosting
If you have a Linux web hosting through our company, you'll be able to view, create and modify any A or MX record for your domains. Provided that a particular Internet domain has our Name Servers, you will be able to modify particular records by using our Hepsia hosting CP and have your site or e-mails directed to any other company if you'd like to use only one of our services. Our leading-edge tool will even enable you to have a domain address hosted here and a subdomain below it to be hosted somewhere else by changing only its A record - this will not affect the main Internet domain in any way. If you decide to use the email services of another company and they want you to set up more than 2 MX records, you can easily do that with only a few mouse clicks through the DNS Records section of your CP. You can even set different latency for every single MX record i.e. which one is going to have priority.
Custom MX and A Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
If you acquire a semi-dedicated server plan through us, you will be able to view and change the A and MX records for any of the domain names or subdomains you host inside the account. The Hepsia Control Panel, which you'll get to take care of the account, offers an advanced, albeit easy-to-use tool where all hosts will be listed in alphabetical order and you're going to be able to edit their records with no more than a few mouse clicks. If you have to set up a new record, it'll be equally easy - select the domain/subdomain, enter the IP address or mail server record and you are going to be ready. You'll also be able to set different priority for the MX records which you create in case you want to use a third-party e-mail provider and they ask you to set up additional records apart from the 2 standard ones. If you encounter any troubles, we have a comprehensive Help section with videos where you can see first-hand how to create or change any record.