Can I use a free domain or free subdomain with my server?

Yes — every server gets a free address from us, and any DNS provider works with your server too, including third-party free-subdomain services. As long as you can create DNS records, you can point a free subdomain at your server just like a paid domain.

How to set it up

1. Create an A record pointing your free subdomain to your server IP (no port).
2. If your server uses a custom port, add an SRV record as well.
3. Wait for propagation and test the address.

Tip: Free providers sometimes limit SRV records. If yours does, run your server on the default 25565 so a plain A record is enough.

A note on free subdomains

HumbleServers gives every server a free address automatically: <short ID>.humbleservers.net (the first 8 characters of the server's ID), shown on the server's page and in My Servers. You can change it to a custom name (e.g. survival.humbleservers.net) with the pen beside the address — 3 changes per 30 days, and offensive names are refused. Minecraft Java players type just the name; Bedrock players join with name:port. No DNS records needed.

Frequently asked questions

My free provider won't let me add an SRV record. Now what? Switch your server to the default port 25565 and use just the A record, or pick a provider that supports SRV.

Is a free subdomain as reliable as a paid domain? It resolves the same way; reliability depends on the provider you choose.