Your steps are quite close, but let me provide a more detailed guide on how to add an SRV record via cPanel's Advanced DNS Zone Editor:
Adding an SRV Record in cPanel:
Step 1: Login to cPanel
- Open your web browser and go to the cPanel login page. Log in with your cPanel username and password.
Step 2: Locate Advanced DNS Zone Editor
- After logging in, look for the "Domains" section, and then click on "Advanced DNS Zone Editor."
Step 3: Select the Domain
- From the "Select a Domain" drop-down menu, choose the domain for which you want to add an SRV record and "click manage"
Step 4: Add SRV Record
- Scroll down to the "Add a Record" section.
Step 5: Choose SRV from the Drop-Down Menu
- In the "Type" drop-down menu, select "SRV."
Step 6: Enter SRV Record Details
- You will see fields to enter various details for the SRV record:
- Service: This is a symbolic name for the service.
- Protocol: This is the protocol for the service (e.g., _tcp or _udp).
- Name: The domain name to which this record is associated (usually the subdomain).
- Priority, Weight, and Port: These are numeric values associated with the SRV record.
- Target: The domain name of the server providing the service.
Step 7: Add the Record
- Once you have filled in the necessary details, click on the "Add a Record" button to save the SRV record.
Step 8: Verify the Record
- After adding the SRV record, you can verify its existence by going back to the Advanced DNS Zone Editor and checking the records for the selected domain.
Remember that DNS changes may take some time to propagate, so the new SRV record might not take effect immediately.
This step-by-step guide assumes that your hosting provider has cPanel configured in a standard way. If your cPanel interface looks different or if there are variations in the menu structure, you may want to consult your hosting provider's documentation or support for specific instructions tailored to their cPanel configuration.
