My domain opens the wrong server or points to someone else's server — how do I fix it?

If your domain opens the wrong server or points somewhere unexpected, it's almost always a stale or duplicate DNS record left over from a previous setup. A quick audit of your registrar's DNS usually fixes it.

Why this happens

DNS just follows whatever records exist. If an old A record still points at a previous IP, or two records on the same host disagree, players land wherever the leftover record sends them.

How to fix it

1. In your registrar's DNS settings, check that the A record's Value is your current server IP (no port), and that there isn't a second conflicting A/CNAME on the same host.
2. If you use a custom port, confirm the SRV record's Target matches the A-record host and the Port is your real server port.
3. Remove any leftover records from a previous host or server.
4. Give it time to propagate (up to 48 hours) and verify on DNSChecker.org.

Warning: A CNAME and an A record on the same host will fight each other — pick one. For a raw IP, use an A record.

Frequently asked questions

I changed the record but it still points wrong. That's propagation or browser/OS DNS caching — wait a bit, then re-check on DNSChecker.