Setting Up DNS for a Minecraft Server

To set up a Minecraft server with a custom domain, you almost always need two DNS records: an A record and an SRV record. Follow these steps to configure them.

How to Set Up DNS Records for Minecraft

Step 1: Add the A Record

Log in to your domain registrar account.
Navigate to your domains list.
Click the domain name you would like to manage.
Click Manage DNS Records.
For the A Record:
- Leave the Type drop-down as A
- In the Host field, type your desired subdomain (e.g., mc)
- Copy and paste your Minecraft server’s IP address into the Answer field
- Leave TTL as 300 (default)
- Click the Add Record button

Example:

Type	Host	Answer	TTL
A	mc	203.0.113.50	300

Step 2: Add the SRV Record

Select SRV in the Type drop-down menu.
Enter the following values:

Field	Value	Example
Service	minecraft	minecraft
Protocol	tcp.subdomain	tcp.mc
Weight	5	5
Port	Your server port (default is 25565)	25565
Target	subdomain.domain.com	mc.example.com
TTL	300	300
Priority	0	0

Click Add Record.

Example:

Type	Service	Protocol	Weight	Port	Target	TTL	Priority
SRV	minecraft	tcp.mc	5	25565	mc.example.com	300	0

That’s it! It should work once propagation is complete (most likely within the hour, 24 hours at the very longest).

Connecting to Your Server

Once DNS has propagated, players can connect to your Minecraft server using your custom domain:

With subdomain: mc.example.com
With custom port: If using a non-default port, players may need to enter mc.example.com:PORT

Troubleshooting

Can’t connect? Wait up to 24 hours for DNS propagation.
Wrong port? Make sure the port in the SRV record matches your Minecraft server configuration.
Check records: Use WhatsMyDNS to verify your A record is resolving correctly.
Firewall: Ensure your server’s firewall allows incoming connections on the Minecraft port.