Connecting a custom domain

In this article, you'll learn how to connect your own domain (e.g. play.example.com) to your server.

It is possible to link your domain name to a Minecraft server through DNS records. This will mean that your domain (e.g. example.com, play.example.com etc.) will point to your server's IP address. We recommend using Cloudflare to buy a domain, therefore we'll use Cloudflare as an example in this guide. However, this guide will work with all registrars.

Firstly, create an A record that points your domain to the server using these records: If you are using Cloudflare, set the proxy status as "Unproxied".

Name: The subdomain to use (e.g. play). To use the root domain, enter "@".
IPv4 Address: The IP adddress of your Minecraft server.
TTL: Auto

You'll also need to create an SRV record (unless you're using port 25565). Use these records:

Name: _minecraft._tcp.play (replace "play" with your subdomain used in the A record setup. If you're using the root domain then set the name to _minecraft._tcp).
Priority: 0
Weight: 5
Port: The port of your Minecraft server.
Target: The intended target (e.g. play.example.com, example.com etc.).
TTL: Auto

The DNS records should propagate fairly quickly, however in rare cases it may take up to 24 hours.

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