Shared IP Vs Dedicated IP Vs SubArea

Since Minecraft servers are not publicly listed, you will need to know the Server Tackle of your server in an effort to connect to it. There are 4 kinds of server addresses you should utilize when connecting to your Minecraft server. Whereas some of these types may not apply to each server, you can use what you be taught right here to tell apart the difference and determine on which you need to use when setting up your server.

Shared IP Deal with (168.187.13.57:26879)

This is the commonest server handle that you will notice. It combines each a numerical IP as well as a port number as a way to connect with a server.

This allows your server to be unique, however it may be difficult to remember the tackle without writing it down.

2. Dedicated IP Deal with (168.187.13.57)

Alternatively, you possibly can opt to hook up with your server using a Devoted IP. In contrast to a Shared IP Handle, a dedicated IP is unique to your server and allows you to connect with your server with out having to enter in a port quantity, which makes it simpler to recollect.

You may also use a dedicated IP to level a domain you own after which use that to hook up with your server. Apex Hosting presents devoted IPs for select servers at a base charge of $4/mo in addition to your server plan. Above is an example of what your enter might appear to be.

3. Domain (yourdomain.com)

In case your server is utilizing a Dedicated IP, you'll be able to then use it to level to a website you own. Domains are server addresses that aren't only easier to recollect, however faster to enter in when connecting to a server. Typical domains are formatted like apexminecraft.com or google.com. You may buy a domain from a DNS supplier like GoDaddy or Google. You can find a information on doing this here.

Please note this selection is from third-get together companies solely; assist for this option is limited solely to what we will straight assist you with on our end. Above is an example of what your input might look like.

4. hunter Sub-domain (play.yourdomain.com)

Similar to a website, a subdomain can be utilized to hook up with your server using a URL handle that is simpler to remember and quicker to enter than an IP handle. Not like a domain, you don't want a Dedicated IP so as to make use of a Sub-area, however will nonetheless have to own a site.

For those who prefer not to buy and manage your individual area, Apex Hosting gives free sub-domains along with your server in the next format; yourchoice.apexmc.co. You may create an Apex sub-area right here.

Notice:

Setting up a website or Sub-domain to level to your server is not an instantaneous process. Relying on the TTL (Time To Reside), it might take anywhere from half-hour to 1 hour to propagate if setup correctly.