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If you’ve bought a domain name (like example.com) and a VPS or game server, the next step is connecting them so visitors or players can reach your server by typing your domain instead of a long IP address.
Let’s walk through it step by step.
Step 1: Find Your Server’s IP Address
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Log in to your Q-Fi Cloud panel (or your hosting provider’s dashboard).
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Look for your public IPv4 address (something like
123.45.67.89). -
Copy it—you’ll need this for DNS setup.
Step 2: Log In to Your Domain Registrar
Go to the website where you registered your domain (like Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains, etc.).
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Find the DNS Management or Nameserver Settings section.
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If you’re using Cloudflare, log in there instead.
Step 3: Create an “A Record”
The A record tells your domain to point to your server’s IP.
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Add a new record:
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Type: A
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Name/Host:
@(means your root domain, e.g. example.com) -
Value: Your server’s IP (e.g.
123.45.67.89) -
TTL: Leave default (Auto or 3600).
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Save the record.
Step 4: (Optional) Add a Subdomain for Your Game Server
If you’d like something like play.example.com:
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Add another record:
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Type: A
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Name/Host:
play -
Value: Your server’s IP
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TTL: Default
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Now players can connect using play.example.com.
Step 5: Wait for DNS to Update
DNS changes usually update within 15 minutes to 2 hours, but in some cases, it may take up to 24 hours.
Be patient—this is completely normal.
Step 6: Test Your Domain
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For websites: Type your domain in a browser.
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For game servers: Open the game (Minecraft, FiveM, etc.), enter your domain, and connect.
If it doesn’t work immediately, clear your DNS cache or wait a little longer.
Common Issues (and Fixes)
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❌ Domain still points to old host → Remove old records.
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❌ Server not loading → Make sure the firewall/ports are open.
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❌ Slow propagation → Use WhatsMyDNS.net
✅ Done! Now your domain points directly to your VPS or game server. No more sharing long, messy IP addresses.
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