Configure a domain for FiveM (SRV)

This guide explains how to configure a custom domain for your FiveM server using an SRV record.

Prerequisites

• A domain name (e.g., myserver.com)
• Access to your registrar's DNS panel or Cloudflare
• Your FiveM server IP address and port

Step 1: Create an A record

First, create an A record pointing to your server's IP:

Type	Name	Value	TTL
A	fivem	YOUR_SERVER_IP	Auto

Example:

Type	Name	Value	TTL
A	fivem	51.91.123.45	Auto

Step 2: Create an SRV record

Then add an SRV record with the following parameters:

Field	Value
Type	SRV
Name	_cfx._udp
Service	_cfx
Protocol	UDP
Priority	0
Weight	0
Port	YOUR_SERVER_PORT (e.g., 30120)
Target	fivem.yourdomain.com

Complete example:

Type	Name	Priority	Weight	Port	Target	TTL
SRV	_cfx._udp	0	0	30120	fivem.myserver.com	Auto

Step 3: Wait for DNS propagation

DNS propagation can take from a few minutes to 24 hours. You can verify with:

nslookup -type=SRV _cfx._udp.yourdomain.com

Step 4: Connect

Once propagation is complete, players can connect with:

connect yourdomain.com

tip

With a properly configured SRV record, players no longer need to specify the port!

Cloudflare configuration

If you're using Cloudflare:

1. Go to DNS > Records
2. Click Add record
3. For the A record:
   • Type: A
   • Name: fivem
   • IPv4: SERVER_IP
   • Proxy: Disabled (grey cloud)
4. For the SRV record:
   • Type: SRV
   • Name: _cfx._udp
   • Priority: 0
   • Weight: 0
   • Port: 30120
   • Target: fivem.yourdomain.com

warning

Cloudflare proxy (orange cloud) must be disabled for the A record used by FiveM, otherwise the connection will not work.

Common issues

Connection doesn't work

• Check that Cloudflare proxy is disabled
• Wait for DNS propagation (up to 24h)
• Verify the port is correct

"Could not resolve host" error

• DNS record hasn't propagated yet
• Check domain spelling
• Verify SRV record configuration