Each registered domain name has no less than 2 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 specific hosting company. This way, you have got both your website and your emails handled by the exact same provider. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), on the other hand, there is a variety of other records, like A and MX. The first one shows which server deals with the site for a given domain and is always an IP address (123.123.123.123), while the second one indicates which server deals with the e-mails and is always an alphanumeric string (mx1.domain.com). For instance, any time you type a domain address in your 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 directed to the servers of a different company provided you have set an IP address of the latter as an A record for your domain address. Having different records for the site and the e-mails suggests that you may have your site and your emails with two different companies if you'd like.

Custom MX and A Records in Shared Hosting

With a shared hosting plan from our company, you will be able to create or modify the A and MX records of your domain addresses and subdomains effortlessly via our sophisticated Hepsia hosting CP. Modifying the default records takes 2 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 difficulties. We have an extensive help section that'll make things even easier. If you would like to change your e-mail provider and you have to create a number of MX records in addition to the default two, you can choose their priority i.e. which record will handle your e-mails first when someone sends you a message. Usually the new provider will tell you what these values ought to be. With our shared plans, you'll have complete control of your domain names and subdomains and you are going to be able to manage 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 semi-dedicated packages, allows you to see the A and MX records for every one of the domains or subdomains in your account and if needed, to change any of them or set up new ones. Controlling these records is very easy as all domains/subdomains are going to be listed alphabetically, so modifying a record is as easy as entering it in a box and saving the change. Creating a new one takes just a couple of more clicks and if you experience any difficulties, you can check out our instructional 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 offer you 100 % control over all records and to permit you to have different A records even for domain.com and www.domain.com. If you are moving your emails to a different service provider and they ask you to create more than two different MX records, you can choose the priority of each one.