Creating an A record for a game server establishes a direct link between a memorable domain name and the server's specific numeric IP address. While an SRV record defines specific ports and services, a standard A record serves as the foundational mapping that points a hostname to a physical destination. This setup provides a professional entry point for a community and ensures stable connectivity even if the server's underlying hardware changes.

Requirement: The server must have a dedicated IP. For servers without a dedicated IP, learn how to create an SRV Record here.

Note: The DNS will take some time to be updated.

How to Create an A Record in the Billing Panel

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Select the desired server to add an A Record.

3. From the Home tab, take note of the IP Address.

4. Log in to the BisectHosting Billing panel.

5. From the Domains dropdown, choose My Domains.

6. Select the desired domain.

7. Under Hosting Information, go to the DNS Management tab.

8. Press the Add A New A Record button.

9. Next to Hostname, input the desired name prefix. Use @ to specify no hostname.

10. In the IPv4 Address field, enter the IP from step 3 without the port. Remove the colon and the numbers after it from the IP Address.

11. Next to TTL, input 14400. The value can be changed if knowledgeable.

12. Click Add Record.

How to Create an A Record in the cPanel

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Select the desired server to add an A Record.

3. From the Home tab, take note of the IP Address.

4. Log in to cPanel.

5. From the Domains dropdown, choose Zone Editor.

6. Next to the desired domain, select +A Record.

7. In the Name field, enter the desired hostname using the domain suffix.

8. Under Address, input the IP from step 3 without the port. Remove the colon and the numbers after it from the IP Address.

9. Press the Add An A Record button.