How To Add A SRV Record To Your Minecraft Server

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With the Minecraft 1.3 patch, a SRV record can be used to connect with a hostname. It does not require the hostname's specific port number. i.e. yourserver.no-ip.biz:12959. Korobi's site



The SRV record for Minecraft should have the following form:



_minecraft._tcp.name Class TTL priority weight port target



When you log in to your No IP account, you can create an SVR record for your hostname. From there select the "My Services" > "DNS Records" tab then "Modify" next to your hostname.



The next step is to locate Advanced Records. Click SRV. Advanced records can only be added to Enhanced DNS and Plus ManagedDNS accounts. You will need an upgrade to gain advanced records.



Once on the SRV record page, you will need to enter in the following information: 1. Service: minecraft (Underscore will automatically be applied. 2. Protocol: TCP 3. Priority: 0 4. Weight: 5 5. Target: Your Minecraft username. 6. Port: The port your Minecraft server is set to use. 7. TTL: You may leave as default



Once the required information has been entered, click "Submit".



After you have completed your SRV records, you must wait for the record's propagation to take place. korobi is now blogging



Your friends should then be able to connect to your Minecraft server using just your hostname.



Note: To create an SRV Record, you will need our Enhanced dynamic DNS package. Upgrade to Enhanced Dynamic for as low as $1.99 USD per Month



With No-IP Enhanced service, you will receive the following benefits:



1. To keep your hostnames active, there is no need to confirm your hostname each 30 days. 2. Access to No-IP Phone support. 3. Includes 1 hostname - If you need more hostnames, additional hostname plans are available. 4. You have more domain options when creating a hosting account. 5. One Trustcor Standard SSL Certificate for DV.



Logging into your No IP account will allow you to upgrade to Enhanced DNS. You can then click the "Upgrade To Enhanced" button under the "Account Overview Box" box to the right of your dashboard.