Running a Minecraft server, DNS, Domain, IP, Forwarding...
Yeah, so I want to host a Minecraft server, I also own a domain at one.com.
Just a couple of questions; Can I use the DNS (or something else) on my domain to somehow make players able to connect to for example "mc.mydomain.com" instead of having to write my IP?
Or Can I host the server on my domain?
Anything else? Or should I port forward something?
Thanks!
EDIT: Hopefully this fits in the gaming category (Minecraft)... Could fit in some other categories aswell!
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Are you planning to mount the server on your home on your normal PC or have a external hosting plan somewhere? The setups for both are somewhat different.
BTW, I guess this goes more into the network subforum
The technical part is really almost the same as building a FTP or web server, save for the gaming specifics.
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System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion Phoenix H9-1060sc OS Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit CPU Intel Core i7 (2nd Gen) 2600 / 3.4 GHz Motherboard IPISB-CH2 (Chicago) Memory 16 GB Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 Sound Card Integrated IDT 92HD89E Audio Monitor(s) Displays Samsung 23" SyncMaster SA750D Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
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Then forward the ports to the host computer (I think the port is 25565) then use that domain of yours, all the domain is doing is redirecting you to that IP, also im a fellow MC player so if you need any players, call me up
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Then forward the ports to the host computer (I think the port is 25565) then use that domain of yours, all the domain is doing is redirecting you to that IP, also im a fellow MC player so if you need any players, call me up
System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion Phoenix H9-1060sc OS Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit CPU Intel Core i7 (2nd Gen) 2600 / 3.4 GHz Motherboard IPISB-CH2 (Chicago) Memory 16 GB Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 Sound Card Integrated IDT 92HD89E Audio Monitor(s) Displays Samsung 23" SyncMaster SA750D Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
Keyboard HP Wireless, Shipped with Computer Mouse Came with Keyboard as bundle PSU Internal 600 Watt (100V-240V) Case HP Tower: Height: 41.3 cm Width: 17.3 cm Hard Drives 120 GB Solid State & 2 TB 7200 RPM 3.0 Gb/sec Internet Speed Never Enough aka 8 mb/s
Running a Minecraft server, DNS, Domain, IP, Forwarding... problems?