How to link your domain name to your game server?

How can I link my domain name to a game server!

It is possible to link your domain name to a game server with the help of an SRV record.

service record (SRV record) is data specification in the Domain Name System defining the location, i.e., the hostname and port number of servers for the specified services. Please note that not all ISPs (Internet Service Providers) support the use of SRV records. In this case, you would require a dedicated IP for the default port.

The Minecraft service allows associating your domain with a game server using TCP. The default port is 25565.
 
Other game servers, Like TF2 or 7 Days to die for example will have different ports, If you are confused send us a message and we will let you know what ports you need to add but if you have a dedicated IP then you should see your dedicated ports under allocations in your game panel. 
 
1) Mapping a domain (yourdomain.tld) to your Game server.
 
- Create an A record that actually points your domain to the server.
 
- In this case, use these values for your A record:
  • Host : (yourdomain.tld)
  • Value: IP address of your game server
  • TTL: Automatic or 30 min 

Once it is done, follow the steps described to create an SRV record. It is needed when you are running a server on a custom port. 

Below is an example for Minecraft:

  • Service:  _minecraft
  • Protocol: _tcp
  • Priority: 0
  • Weight: 5 <If set to 0, port and weight would randomly switch, and break>
  • Port: [custom port]
  • Target: [your domain] <without subdomain, e.g., yourdomain.tld>
  • TTL: Automatic or 30 min

2) Mapping a subdomain (mc.yourdomain.tld) to your Game server (We have used Minecraft as an example, Please reach out if you need some additional help).

Let’s check how records should be changed to have the mc.yourdomain.tld subdomain linked to the Minecraft server.

- The A record set for the subdomain mc.yourdomain.tld has the following values:

  • Host: mc
  • Value: IP address of your Minecraft server
  • TTL: Automatic or 30 min 

The SRV record should look as follows in this case:

  • Service:  _minecraft
  • Protocol: _tcp.mc
  • Priority: 0
  • Weight: 5 <If set to 0, port and weight would randomly switch, and break>
  • Port: [custom port]
  • Target: [your domain with the subdomain] <e.g., mc.yourdomain.tld>
  • TTL: Automatic or 30 min <it's our default TTL>

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our support team.

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