We have a video tutorial for creating a custom IP for your server:
In order for a player to join your Minecraft server, they need to have your server address to enter on their Minecraft client.
By default, a server address looks something like this: 192.168.1.2:25463 but it can be confusing. An easy way to have a server address that is easy to remember is to use a domain (e.g shockbyte.com) or subdomain (e.g. play.shockbyte.com).
Which is best for you?
- Custom Domain - This allows you to use the domain itself (e.g. shockbyte.com) as your server address. This option is best if you do not have a domain yet.
- Custom Subdomain - If you already own a domain but you cannot use this as your server IP, you may instead use a custom subdomain (e.g. play.shockbyte.com). A subdomain as a server IP is ideal to use if the main domain is pointing to your server's website.
- Free Subdomain - Since most domains require for you to pay for its registration, you may opt for a free alternative using subdomain creators. This allows you to use a subdomain as your server IP without having to pay for the domain itself. You can create one for your server using Shockbyte's Subdomain Creator.
If you choose to use a custom domain or subdomain, you will need to create an A and SRV (optional) record through your domain registrar's DNS manager.
If you do not have a domain yet, you can register one from a reputable domain registrar. A few notable registrars are Namecheap, GoDaddy, and Google Domains.
Once your domain is ready, please refer to our tutorials below depending on your specific domain registrar or DNS manager:
- Creating a Custom Server IP with Cloudflare
- Creating a Custom Server IP with cPanel
- Creating a Custom Server IP with GoDaddy
- Creating a Custom Server IP with Namecheap
If your registrar isn't listed above, you may refer to this general guide to setup your custom domain/subdomain:
Creating an A Record
On your domain's DNS manager, create a new A Record with the following specifications:
| CUSTOM DOMAIN | CUSTOM SUBDOMAIN | |
| Type | A |
|
| Name | @ or yourdomain.com |
play.yourdomain.comReplace play with your preferred subdomain. |
| TTL | 3600 |
|
| Address | Your server IP without the port e.g. 192.168.2.1 |
|
Creating an SRV Record (For servers without Dedicated IP)
By default, a custom domain/subdomain points to Minecraft's default port (25565). If your server doesn't have a Dedicated IP you need to create an SRV record to ensure that your custom domain/subdomain points to the correct server IP and port combination.
Below are the values for your SRV Record:
| CUSTOM DOMAIN | CUSTOM SUBDOMAIN | |
| Type | SRV |
|
| Name | _minecraft._tcp.yourdomain.com |
_minecraft._tcp.play.yourdomain.comReplace with the subdomain you specified on A Record. |
| TTL | 3600 |
|
| Priority & Weight | 0 |
|
| Port | Your server port e.g. 25543 |
|
| Target | @ or yourdomain.com |
play.yourdomain.comReplace with the subdomain you specified for your A Record |
If you encounter difficulties setting up your custom domain or subdomain, feel free to contact our support team!
If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php