Each registered domain has a minimum of two Name Server records that show where it is hosted i.e. by using these records you direct your domain to the servers of a specific web hosting provider. This way, you have got both your site and your emails managed by the exact same company. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), however, there are lots of other records, such as A and MX. The first one shows which server handles the site for a given domain name and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the latter shows which server handles the e-mails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). For example, whenever you type a domain name in your Internet browser, your request is forwarded through the global DNS system to the company whose NS records the domain uses and from there you will be directed to the servers of a different company if you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your domain. Having different records for the site and the e-mails suggests that you may have your website and your e-mails with two different providers if you'd like.

Custom MX and A Records in Shared Hosting

With a shared hosting package from us, you'll be able to create or modify the A and MX records of your domain addresses and subdomains with ease by using our sophisticated Hepsia hosting CP. Changing the default records requires two clicks and the creation of a new record requires just a few more clicks, so although you may have never dealt with such matters, you will not encounter any problems. We also have a large help section that makes things even easier. If you would like to change your email provider and you have to create several MX records in addition to the default two, you can choose their priority i.e. which record will deal with your emails first when someone 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 complete control of your domain names and subdomains and you will be able to manage their A and MX records 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 edit the A and MX records for every one of the domain addresses or subdomains that you host inside the account. The Hepsia Control Panel, which you'll get to control the account, provides an sophisticated, although easy-to-use tool in which all hosts will be listed in alphabetical order and you will be able to change their records with no more than a few 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're going to be all set. You will also be able to set different priority for the MX records you create in case that you choose to use a third-party email provider and they ask you to set up additional records besides the 2 default ones. If you experience any issues, we've got a detailed Help section with videos where you can see first-hand how to create or modify any record.