--- title: "Custom domain for a Minecraft server: DNS and SRV | StreetHosting" description: "Learn how to point your own domain (play.seuservidor.com.br) at your Minecraft server with an A record and an SRV record, so nobody types a numeric IP." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Minecraft · 2 min · Intermediate Published on Jun 9, 2026 · Updated on Jun 9, 2026 # Custom domain for your Minecraft server A numeric IP works, but your own domain builds trust and makes a future migration easier. The trick is the SRV record on the right port. 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Players join by name, not by IP. ## Why use a domain[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#por-que-usar-dominio) Your own domain signals permanence. Communities that plan to grow avoid handing out an IP that changes with every host migration. It also makes promotional material easier: banners, Discord and videos all use the same memorable address. If you still connect by IP, see [how to connect by IP](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/connect-to-minecraft-server-by-ip). ## A record[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#registro-a) In your registrar's DNS panel, create an A record for play.seudominio.com.br pointing to the IP provided in the [StreetHosting](https://streethosting.com.br/en/minecraft-facil) control panel. A low TTL (300 seconds) speeds up testing; raise it once everything is stable. ## SRV record[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#registro-srv) ### Typical fields * Service: \_minecraft * Protocol: \_tcp * Name: play (or @ if you use the root) * Priority: 0 * Weight: 5 * Port: value from the control panel (25565 or a custom one) * Target: play.seudominio.com.br Not every registrar shows a friendly SRV form. If in doubt, check your provider's documentation or use Cloudflare DNS in DNS only mode. ## Future migration[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#migracao-futura) 1. Buy the new plan and note down the temporary IP. 2. Move the world following the hosting transfer guide. 3. Update the A record to the new IP. 4. Announce it on Discord; the domain stays the same for players. Migration details are in [how to move a world to another host](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/move-minecraft-world-to-another-host). To invite friends after setting up the domain, use [how to invite friends](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/invite-friends-to-minecraft-server). In this guide * [Why use a domain](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#por-que-usar-dominio) * [A record](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#registro-a) * [SRV record](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#registro-srv) * [Future migration](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain#migracao-futura) ## Frequently asked questions Do I need an SRV record if the port is 25565? If the port is the default 25565, some clients connect with just an A record. An SRV record still helps when the port is custom and makes a migration cleaner. Does the orange Cloudflare proxy work with Minecraft? Cloudflare's HTTP proxy does not protect Java game traffic. Use DNS only (gray cloud) for the server's A record. Can I change hosts without losing the domain? Yes. Update the A record to the new IP. Players keep joining through the same friendly address. Next step Create a Minecraft server Simple plans for beginners, with activation within 60 seconds, Anti-DDoS and support in Portuguese. [Create a Minecraft server](https://streethosting.com.br/en/minecraft-facil) [See Minecraft Pro Managed hosting on Ryzen with modpacks, optimized Paper and technical support.](https://streethosting.com.br/en/minecraft-pro) ## Related guides [Minecraft Beginner How to connect to a Minecraft server by IP Connecting by IP is easy once you know the right address, port and version. 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