Every registered domain name has a minimum of two Name Server records that show where it is hosted i.e. by using these records you point your domain name to the servers of a certain hosting company. This way, you've got both your website and your e-mails handled by the very same company. On the lower level of the Domain Name System (DNS), however, there are a number of other records, like A and MX. The former shows which server handles the website for a given domain address 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). As an illustration, any time you type a domain in your Internet browser, your request is forwarded through the global DNS system to the provider whose NS records the domain uses and from there you may 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 name. Having separate records for the site and the e-mails means you could have your website and your e-mails with two different providers if you'd like.
Custom MX and A Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
If you purchase a semi-dedicated server plan from us, you will be able to view and edit the A and MX records for every one of the domain names or subdomains you host within the account. The Hepsia CP, which you'll get to take care of the account, comes with an sophisticated, although easy-to-use tool in which all hosts will be listed in alphabetical order and you're going to be able to modify their records with no more than several mouse clicks. If you have to create a new record, it's going to be equally simple - select the domain/subdomain, type in the IP address or mail server record and you'll be ready. You will also be able to set different priority for the MX records which you create in case you decide to use a third-party e-mail provider and they ask you to set up additional records aside from the 2 standard ones. In case you encounter any problems, you will find a detailed Help section with videos where you can see first-hand how to create or change any record.