A custom domain makes your server more professional and easier to remember. Follow this guide to set up yours!

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Prerequisites

You need to own a domain name (can be paid or free)

Access to your domain’s DNS settings

Your server’s IPv4 address

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Step-by-Step Guide

1

Set DNS Servers

  1. Point your domain’s DNS servers to Cloudflare or any other DNS provider
  2. Create an account if you don’t have one
  3. Add your domain to your DNS provider
  4. Update your domain’s nameservers at your registrar

DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to fully propagate, though they often complete much sooner.

2

Create an A Record for Your Root Domain

  1. Go to the DNS section for your domain
  2. Create a new “A” record
  3. For “Name”, enter @ (represents your root domain)
  4. For “IPv4 address”, enter your server’s IP address (e.g., 83.392.19.107)
  5. Save the record

This will point example.com directly to your server IP.

3

Set Up a Subdomain

  1. Create another A record with your chosen subdomain (e.g., play)
  2. Point it to the same IPv4 address as your root domain

You can use any subdomain name you prefer such as “mc”, “play”, “minecraft”, or “server”.

4

Create a SRV Record

Create an SRV record with these values:

  • Name: _minecraft._tcp.play (replace play with your subdomain)
  • Protocol: TCP
  • TTL: Auto
  • Port: 25565 (replace with your server port)
  • Target: play.example.com (replace with your subdomain and domain)

The SRV record allows players to connect to your server using just your domain name without specifying a port.

5

Wait for Propagation

Wait a few minutes for your DNS changes to take effect.

Feel free to ask questions about this process! Our support team is here to help.