Steps to Link Your Server to a Domain
To get started, make sure you own a domain. If you don’t have one yet, you can register it through providers like Namecheap, or GoDaddy.
1. Log in to Your Domain Provider
- Go to your domain provider’s dashboard and locate the DNS Management section.
- This section may be labeled as DNS Zone, Advanced DNS, or something similar.
2. Create an A Record
- In the Name/Subdomain/Host field, enter the subdomain you want to use (e.g.,
playormc).- If you’re not using a subdomain, simply enter
@.
- If you’re not using a subdomain, simply enter
- In the Value/IP Address/Points To field, input your server’s IP address (exclude the port number).
3. Set Up an SRV Record (If Required)
- In the Target field, enter the full subdomain you used earlier, including the main domain (e.g.,
play.example.comormc.example.com).- If no subdomain is used, enter the main domain (e.g.,
example.com).
- If no subdomain is used, enter the main domain (e.g.,
- In the Name field, type the subdomain (e.g.,
playormc).- If no subdomain is used, enter
@.
- If no subdomain is used, enter
- Set the Priority to
5. - Set the Weight to
0.
Finalizing the Setup
Once these settings are saved, your domain will be successfully linked to your server!
Important Notes:
- DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours. If your domain doesn’t work immediately, wait and try again later.
- If you’re using Cloudflare, ensure that the A record’s proxy status is set to DNS only (gray cloud) to prevent connection issues.
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