Connect a Custom Domain (A & SRV Record)
Link a domain name (e.g. play.mydomain.com) to your server so players don't have to type the port number (e.g. :25585).
Advanced6 min
1. Create an A Record in your DNS
Log into your domain provider (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.) and open DNS management. Create an A record pointing to your server's numeric IP (without the port).
Type: A
Name: play (or @ for main domain)
Value: [Server IP, e.g. 135.125.4.12]
TTL: 36002. Create the SRV Record
Since your Minecraft server uses a non-standard port (e.g. 25585 instead of standard 25565), you need an SRV record. This tells the Minecraft client what port to connect to.
Type: SRV
Name: _minecraft._tcp.play (or _minecraft._tcp if you used @)
Priority: 0
Weight: 5
Port: [Your server port, e.g. 25585]
Target: play.mydomain.com
TTL: 36003. DNS Propagation
Wait 10 to 60 minutes for the DNS changes to apply worldwide. You will then be able to connect using 'play.mydomain.com' without typing the port!
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