Do players connect with the numeric IP only, or is there another way?

Players don't have to use the raw numbers — there are three equivalent ways to connect, all pointing at the same server. Pick whichever is easiest to share.

The three ways to connect

• The raw IP:port from the Console.
• A custom domain you set up (an A record, plus an SRV record for custom ports) — cleaner to share.
• Bedrock players use the same IP with the Bedrock/Geyser port in the separate port field (see crossplay).

Which should you hand out?

Any of them works. The domain is just a friendly alias for the IP, so it's the tidiest thing to give players — but the raw IP:port is always valid as a fallback.

Tip: Set up a domain once and you'll never have to re-share numbers, even if your IP changes later.

Frequently asked questions

Is the domain faster than the IP? No — it resolves to the same IP, so performance is identical. It's purely about a nicer address.

Can Bedrock players use my Java domain? They connect to the same server via Geyser using the Bedrock UDP port — see the crossplay articles.