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Set Up Minecraft SRV Record – Connect Server via Domain Without Port

Quick answer: With an SRV record players connect using mc.yourdomain.com instead of 192.168.1.1:25565. The SRV record automatically tells the client IP and port – more professional and easier for players.

Why SRV record instead of IP only?

IP + port onlyDomain + SRV record
Players enter192.168.1.1:25565mc.yourdomain.com
On IP changeInform all playersJust change A record
Professional

Set up SRV record – step by step

Step 1: A record for subdomain

Type:  A
Name:  mc
Value: 192.168.1.100
TTL:   3600

Step 2: SRV record for Minecraft

Type:     SRV
Name:     _minecraft._tcp.mc
Priority: 0
Weight:   5
Port:     25565
Target:   mc.yourdomain.com
TTL:      3600

Step 3: Test

  1. Minecraft Java Edition → Multiplayer → Add Server
  2. Address: mc.yourdomain.com (no port!)
  3. Connect

Java vs Bedrock

EditionSRV serviceDefault portSRV works?
Java Edition_minecraft._tcp25565✅ Yes
Bedrock Edition_minecraft._udp19132⚠️ Limited

Related guides

Minecraft SRV record DNS configuration
SRV _minecraft._tcp + A record on subdomain → players connect without port.