PowerEdge: How to create SRV record for Microsoft Exchange

Summary: This article provides information about creating an SRV(Service Locator) record for Autodiscover in an Exchange server.

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Instructions

Note: If the Exchange organization already uses an 'A' record for Autodiscover, this procedure is not recommended.


The Autodiscover SRV record is created in the external or internal DNS zone for the domain. To create the record, follow the steps below.

  1. In the external DNS zone, remove any HOST (A) or CNAME records for the Autodiscover service.
  2. Use the following parameters to create a new SRV(txt) record:
    • Service: _autodiscover
    • Protocol: _tcp
    • Port Number: 443
    • Host: mail.fill_in_your_domain_here.com

Additional Information:

Most domain hosts allow the creation of txt records, but some may not. 
Contact your domain host with any further questions on creating an SRV record.

Affected Products

Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Article Properties
Article Number: 000138588
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 06 Dec 2024
Version:  6
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