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 only	Domain + SRV record
Players enter	192.168.1.1:25565	mc.yourdomain.com
On IP change	Inform all players	Just 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

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

Java vs Bedrock

Edition	SRV service	Default port	SRV works?
Java Edition	`_minecraft._tcp`	25565	✅ Yes
Bedrock Edition	`_minecraft._udp`	19132	⚠️ Limited

Related guides

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

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Do players still need the port with SRV configured?

No – with correct SRV record players only connect with mc.yourdomain.com. The client reads port 25565 automatically from the SRV record.

Does SRV work with Bedrock Edition?

Limited. Bedrock uses _minecraft._udp on port 19132. Many Bedrock clients don't reliably support SRV – A record + port recommended there.

Can I run multiple Minecraft servers via domain?

Yes – each subdomain (survival., creative., skyblock.) gets its own A record and SRV record with different port.

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