When you add a domain name as hosted in some account, you normally set a pair of Name Servers to point it to that particular company. On their end, 3 records are created automatically as soon as the domain is added - one A record and two MX records. The former is a numeric address, or IP address, that “tells” the domain where its website is, while the other two are alphanumeric and they reveal the server that handles the e-mails for that specific domain address. The site and the email hosting are generally regarded as one thing, while they're in reality two different services. Having separate records for them will permit you to have them with different providers if you would like. For instance, some new company could have fantastic uptime for your website, but you might not want to switch your e-mails from your current host and by using an A record to point the domain to the first and MX records to have the e-mails with the second, you can get the best of both companies. These records are checked when you want to open a site or send an e-mail - in any case, the company whose name servers are used for the domain address is going to be contacted to retrieve the A and MX records and if you've set records different from their own, the correct web/mail server will then be contacted and you are going to see the needed site or your e-mail will be delivered.

Custom MX and A Records in Semi-dedicated Servers

If you acquire a semi-dedicated server plan from us, you are going to be able to see and change the A and MX records for each of the domain names or subdomains that you host inside the account. The Hepsia Control Panel, which you'll get to handle the account, comes with an sophisticated, albeit easy-to-use tool where all hosts will be listed in alphabetical order and you will be able to change their records with no more than a couple of clicks. If you have to set up a new record, it will be equally simple - select the domain/subdomain, enter the IP address or mail server record and you're going to be ready. Additionally, you will be able to set different priority for the MX records which you create in case that you choose to use a third-party email provider and they ask you to set up additional records apart from the two default ones. In case you experience any troubles, we've got a comprehensive Help section with videos in which you can see first-hand how to create or change any record.