An SRV record allows players to connect to a game server using a domain name without having to enter a specific port number manually. Unlike a standard A record, which only maps a domain to an IP address, the SRV record specifies the exact port and protocol required for the game service to communicate. Utilizing this setup ensures a professional connection process and maintains a consistent entry point even if the underlying server hardware or port assignments change.

Note: For servers with a dedicated IP, learn how to add an A Record here.

How to Create an SRV Record in the Billing Panel

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Select the desired server to add an SRV 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.

13. Under DNS Management, choose Manage SRV Records.

14. Press the Add A New SRV Record button.

15. Next to Service Record, input the desired _service._protocol. Commonly used protocols are _tcp and _udp.

Note: The game _service must support SRV Records, such as _minecraft.

16. In the Full Target Record field, enter the full hostname from step 9.

17. Fill in the remaining fields.

• TTL - Input 14400.
• Priority - Use 0.
• Weight - Enter 5.
• Port - Input the Port from step 3.

Note: TTL, Priority, and Weight can be changed if knowledgeable.

18. Click Add Record. DNS will start to update and may take a while.

How to Create an SRV Record in the cPanel

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Select the desired server to add an SRV 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.

10. Next to the domain, select Manage.

11. From the Add Record dropdown, choose Add "SRV" Record.

12. In the Valid zone name field, enter the desired _service._protocol. The base domain value will autofill the field.

Note: Ignore the error popup while the other fields are still empty.

13. Fill in the remaining fields.

• TTL - Input 14400.
• Type - Choose SRV.
• Priority - Use 0.
• Weight - Enter 5.
• Port - Input the Port from step 3.
• Target - Enter the hostname from step 7.

Note: TTL, Priority, and Weight can be changed if knowledgeable.

14. Press the Save Record button.