Connecting Custom Domains & SRV Records

1. Why Use a Custom Subdomain?

A branded domain reinforces server identity and shields players from having to memorize random node IPs. If your server is ever moved to a different node, updating your DNS record redirects all players seamlessly without distributing a new IP.

2. Port 25565 (A Record) vs Custom Port (SRV Record)

• If your assigned port is 25565: You only need a simple A Record pointing play to your server IPv4.
• If your assigned port is NOT 25565 (e.g. 25675): You need both an A Record and an SRV Record so the Minecraft client automatically routes to your custom port behind the scenes.

3. Configuring SRV Record on Cloudflare (Step-by-Step)

1. Log in to your Cloudflare Dashboard and select your domain.
2. Navigate to DNS → Records and click Add Record.
3. Step 1: Create an A Record:
   • Type: A
   • Name: mc
   • IPv4 Address: Enter your OrynCloud server IPv4 (e.g. 103.159.xxx.xxx)
   • Proxy status: DNS only (Grey Cloud). (Minecraft traffic cannot pass through Cloudflare HTTP proxy).
4. Step 2: Create an SRV Record:
   • Type: SRV
   • Name: play (this creates play.yourdomain.com)
   • Service: _minecraft
   • Protocol: _tcp
   • Priority: 0 | Weight: 5
   • Port: Enter your exact assigned port (e.g. 25675)
   • Target: mc.yourdomain.com
5. Click Save.

4. DNS Propagation & Verification

Cloudflare propagates records within 60 seconds globally. Open Minecraft Java Edition, add a server with address play.yourdomain.com (without any port number!), and join your server.