How To Add A SRV Record To Your Minecraft Server
With the Minecraft 1.3 patch, a SRV record can be used to connect with a hostname. It does not require the hostname's specific port number. i.e. yourserver.no-ip.biz:12959.
The SRV record should be for Minecraft.
_minecraft._tcp.name TTL class SRV priority weight port target
Logging to your NoIP account allows you to create an "SRV" record for your hostname. You can then select "My Services", "DNS Records", and "Modify" next the hostname.
The next step is to find Advanced Records, then click on SRV. (Advanced records are only available on Enhanced DNS and Plus Managed DNS accounts. You will need to upgrade your account if you would like the ability to add advanced records.)
Once you reach the SRV record pages, you will need to enter the following information. Service: minecraft. SOUNDZPROMISING Underscore will be applied automatically. 2. Protocol: TCP 3. Priority: 0 4. Weight: 5 5. Target: Your Minecraft hostname. 6. Port: The port your Minecraft server is set to use. 7. TTL: You can leave as default
After entering the required information, click "Submit".
Once you have implemented your SRV record, you will need to wait 1-5 minutes for the record to propagate.
Your friends should then be able to connect to your Minecraft server using just your hostname.
Note: Our Enhanced Dynamic DNS package is required to create an SRV records. Upgrade to Enhanced dynamic DNS starting at $1.99 USD per month
The following benefits are available with No-IP enhanced service:
1. No need to confirm your hostname every 30 days to keep your hostnames active. 2. Access to No IP Phone Support 3. Includes 1 hostname - If you need more hostnames, additional hostname plans are available. 4. You have more domain options when creating a hosting account. 5. One Trustcor Standard SSL Certificate for DV.
Logging into your NoIP account will allow you upgrade to EnhancedDNS. Select "Upgrade to enhanced" from the menu located under the "Account Overview” box on the right-hand side of your dashboard.