NameUK’s supported DNS controls let you add SRV records when NameUK manages the active DNS zone. Select SRV, put the service name in Name, enter priority in its separate field, and put weight, port and target in Value in that order. Copy the settings from your service provider. An SRV record helps compatible software find a service; it does not buy or activate that service.
Before you begin
- Get the full SRV instructions from the service you are connecting.
- Check that the DNS zone you can edit is the one currently serving the domain.
- Save a copy of existing records before adding or changing a row.
- Keep priority separate from weight, port and target in the NameUK form.
- Test the service itself after checking the saved DNS values.
1. Check whether your service actually requires SRV
Start with the setup instructions for the account or service you have purchased. Some communications and discovery systems use SRV; ordinary website connection instructions may instead ask for A, AAAA or CNAME records. Do not add SRV simply because a domain is new or because you want a website to appear faster. Ask the service provider for the required record type if the instructions are unclear.
Buying a domain gives you a registered address for the selected term, not a telephone system, server or software subscription. Before choosing a domain provider, check that its DNS controls support the record types your intended services need. NameUK supports SRV in its managed DNS controls; if you use external nameservers, the active DNS host’s interface is the place to make the change.
2. Understand the values before opening the editor
SRV identifies a service’s destination host and port. The record name includes service and transport labels, commonly shown with underscores. Priority ranks destinations, with lower numbers tried first. Weight influences selection among records with equal priority. Port identifies the service’s port on its target host. Use the supplied values rather than choosing numbers because they look important.
The target is a hostname, not an IP address or an https:// link. It must have address records and must not be a CNAME alias. The special target . declares the service unavailable. These are service-discovery rules from RFC 2782; publishing an SRV record does not force software without SRV support to use it. Keep the service provider’s instructions beside you while entering the record.
3. Map one illustrative record to NameUK’s fields
For this example only, imagine the service provider supplied _sip._tcp, priority 10, weight 5, port 5060 and target service.example.net. The table shows how those separate pieces fit the NameUK editor. It is a form-layout example, not a recommendation to publish those values on your own domain. Your service can require different names, numbers or several records.
NameUK expects priority separately, so the Value in this example is 5 5060 service.example.net. Do not repeat the priority at its beginning. The Name is the service label within your zone, rather than a web-page path. If the provider gives you a complete record line and you cannot identify the parts confidently, ask for a field-by-field version before saving.
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| NameUK field | Example only | What to copy from your provider |
|---|---|---|
| Type | SRV | The requested record type |
| Name | _sip._tcp | Service and transport labels |
| SRV priority | 10 | Priority only |
| Value | 5 5060 service.example.net | Weight, port and target, separated by spaces |
| TTL | 3600 | The requested supported cache lifetime |
4. Save carefully without replacing other connections
Open the domain’s own dashboard page, choose DNS records and use Add record. Select SRV and fill the relevant fields with the real instructions. Keep the existing record list or a downloaded snapshot for reference. Check the proposed name, priority and complete value before confirming. If a validation message appears, resolve the stated field instead of deleting unrelated records to make the form accept it.
An SRV addition is not a reason to replace your nameservers, remove website addresses or rewrite your mail-routing policy. If you are editing an existing SRV row, establish which service uses it first. Several records may be intentional. If the dashboard reports an operation still pending, inspect its status and current records before submitting another change; do not create a second row merely because the first confirmation took time.
5. Test the record and then the service
After saving, refresh the record list and compare it with the original instructions. Your service provider’s checker should query the intended full service name under your domain. DNS caches can retain older answers until their cache lifetime passes. A correct saved row and a working client are separate checks: test the actual calling, connection or discovery task that motivated the change.
If the service still fails, record the queried name, expected target, time and exact message. Check account activation, client compatibility and the target service with its provider before changing working website or email settings. Keep passwords and private account tokens out of support messages. A domain or DNS update cannot repair an inactive subscription or a service that is not listening at the supplied destination.
6. Keep the domain and service budgets separate
Register .co.uk for £9.99 for one year, with annual renewal currently £9.99. Or choose a new three-year .co.uk registration for £25.99. Check the selected name and term before payment. Future renewal prices can change.
The registration prices shown cover the domain, not the connected communications or server service. That provider may charge separately for accounts, usage or hosting. The initial three-year domain offer is a starting registration term, not a recurring three-year renewal promise. Keep renewal responsibility documented for both the domain and the service you connect.
NameUK is a practical option when you want a separately registered UK name, visible renewal pricing and supported dashboard DNS editing, including SRV. This is our own recommendation for those requirements, not an independent market ranking. Before buying, confirm the required records and service subscription. Then choose the domain and registration term that fit the project rather than paying for unrelated extras.
NameUK’s own guidance, reviewed 29 October 2026 against the dashboard field layout and IETF standards. All example values are illustrative, not settings for a purchased service. Confirm your provider’s exact requirements.
Further readingIETF RFC 2782: DNS service location records ↗IETF RFC 1034: DNS concepts and caching ↗Extension rules and provider processes can change. Check the current registrar instructions before a registration, transfer or renewal.
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Register .co.uk for £9.99 for one year, with annual renewal currently £9.99. Or choose a new three-year .co.uk registration for £25.99. Check the selected name and term before payment. Future renewal prices can change.