Want to make your Minecraft server more professional and easier to remember? Setting up a custom domain for your Minecraft server lets players connect using an address like play.yourdomain.com instead of a complicated IP and port number. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to connect your domain to your Minecraft server using Cloudflare's DNS management.
Before diving into the setup, you need to make sure you actually own a domain and have it managed by Cloudflare. If you haven't done this yet, you will need to purchase your domain directly through Cloudflare's domain registrar. Once your domain is purchased and active in your Cloudflare account, you can move on to the next steps!
Step 1: Get Your Minecraft Server Details
Subdomain in the left sidebar.
How to connect a domain column.Address (target) and Port values. You will need these for Cloudflare!
Step 2: Create DNS Records in Cloudflare
How you set up your domain depends entirely on whether you have a standard random port or if you upgraded to a Dedicated Port. Choose the method that matches your server!
If you upgrade your server to use a Dedicated IP / Port from the billing area, you are assigned the default game port (
25565 for Java or 19132 for Bedrock). Having a dedicated port means you get to skip the complicated SRV records completely and just use a simple A Record! It makes joining a breeze and allows you to easily link it to a custom domain using simple "A record"!
Method A: Using an A Record (For Dedicated Ports)
If your server uses port 25565, this is all you need to do:
DNS in the left sidebar.Add Record.A as the record type.Name field, enter the prefix you want (like play or mc).IPv4 address field, enter your server's numerical IP address (do not include the port number).DNS only (Grey cloud) and click Save!Method B: Using an SRV Record (For Standard Ports)
If your server has a random port (like 25666), you must use an SRV record to direct traffic properly.
DNS in the left sidebar.
Add Record.
SRV as the record type.Name field, enter _minecraft._tcp.play (Replace "play" with whatever subdomain you want your players to type).Priority to 1 and Weight to 1.Port to the exact port number you copied from your server details.Target to the Address you copied from your server details.
Testing Your Domain Connection
After setting up your DNS records, it may take a few minutes to several hours for the changes to propagate across the internet. To test if your domain is properly connected:
play.yourdomain.com) in the Server Address field.Related Guides
Get the default game port so you can skip SRV records and use a plain A record.
🛠️ Troubleshooting Common DNS Issues
Can't connect to the server
Verify that your record is correctly configured with the right target and port. Sometimes it just takes time, so wait up to 24 hours for full DNS propagation.
The Sneaky Trailing Dot
If you are using a manual zone file entry or a provider other than Cloudflare for an SRV record, ensure your target address ends with a period (e.g., ultra.eu.2.mintservers.com.). Without this trailing dot, some systems will incorrectly append your domain name to the end of the target, breaking the connection!
Flush your DNS cache
If you recently changed the records, your computer might be caching old data. Open your Command Prompt on Windows and type ipconfig /flushdns to clear it out.
SRV record format
Double-check the format of your SRV record name. It must be exactly _minecraft._tcp.yoursubdomain to work properly.
Server offline
Ensure your Minecraft server is actually running on the MintServers panel and is accessible via its direct numerical IP first!
By following this guide, you have successfully connected your domain to your Minecraft server using Cloudflare. Players can now join your server using your custom domain, making it more professional and easier to remember.
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