IP addresses aren’t exactly memorable. A subdomain gives your server a cleaner, more professional address that players can easily remember and share with friends, making it much easier to reconnect to your server.
With Physgun, creating a free subdomain only takes a few clicks. If you already own a domain, you can also point it to your server using your DNS provider. This guide will walk you through both options and explain how players can use your new subdomain to join your server.
How to Create a Subdomain from the Panel
You can very easily create a subdomain right in your panel without paying any extra costs. For games that support the use of subdomains, you can find the Subdomain Manager tab right in the Tools category of the left navbar.
To create a subdomain:
- Click Create.
- Give it a name. This is often the name of your community or the name you want your server to be recognized as.
- Select the domain name.
- Select your allocation. This is the IP address you want the subdomain to supplement when connecting.
- Click Submit to finalize your subdomain.
That’s it! You’re done.
Brief: Using a Custom Subdomain
If you’d rather use a custom subdomain, you’ll need to own a domain with access to manage DNS records. The setup process, as well as the necessary values, can differ across games and providers. We actually sell domains on our website. If you’re looking to set up your own, check it out at https://billing.physgun.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=register.
An example for a Minecraft server might look something like this:
A Record
Host: mc
Value: (Your server's IP)
TTL: Automatic
SRV Record
Service: _minecraft
Protocol: _tcp.mc
Priority: 0
Weight: 5
Port: (The port you wish to use)
Target: (your domain and subdomain)
TTL: Automatic
In this example, you’d be connecting to your server using something along the lines of mc.myserverdomain.net.
Connecting to Your Server Through the Subdomain
Using your subdomain to connect to your server is very easy. For most games, you can think of it as a user-friendly replacement for an IP address. In games like Minecraft or Garry’s Mod, where you normally connect using an IP address, you can instead enter your subdomain to connect directly to your server. Behind the scenes, your subdomain automatically points players to your server’s IP address, so they never have to remember a string of numbers.
Conclusion
A custom subdomain is a simple but effective way to make your server more accessible. Instead of asking players to remember an IP address and port, you can give them a clean, recognizable address that’s much easier to share and advertise.
Whether you choose a free joinmyga.me subdomain or configure your own custom domain, you’ll give your community a more professional and convenient way to connect to your server.
