Network Configuration

Manage ports, allocations, and subdomain settings for your game server

The Network tab controls all networking aspects of your game server, including port allocations, subdomain management, and traffic monitoring.

Overview

Network configuration ensures your server is properly accessible to players and external tools. You can manage:

• Primary Allocation - Your server’s main IP and port
• Additional Ports - Extra ports for plugins, web panels, or RCON
• Subdomains - Custom domains for easier player access
• Network Statistics - Real-time traffic monitoring

Network changes may temporarily disconnect active players. Plan changes during low-traffic periods when possible.

Primary Allocation

Your server’s primary allocation is automatically assigned during setup and includes:

IP Address

Example: 178.156.160.221

The public IP address players use to connect to your server

Port Number

Example: 25565 (Minecraft default)

The specific port your game server listens on

Changing your primary allocation may require players to update their connection details and could affect existing bookmarks.

Managing Additional Ports

Creating New Port Allocations

1. Click Create Allocation

   Navigate to the Network tab and click Create Allocation

2. Configure Port Settings

   Fill in the allocation details:

   IP Address · string · default: "Auto-assigned"

   Usually inherits your server’s primary IP address

   Port · number · required

   Choose a port between 1024-65535 (must be unique)

   Alias · string

   Optional friendly name for easy identification

3. Save Allocation

   Click Create to finalize the new port allocation

Common Port Use Cases

Game Server Ports

Minecraft:

• 25565 - Main server
• 25575 - RCON access
• 19132 - Bedrock edition

Rust:

• 28015 - Game connection
• 28016 - RCON access
• 28082 - App/web port

Web Management Ports

Common web panels:

• 8080 - Alternative web access
• 8443 - HTTPS web panels
• 9090 - Monitoring dashboards
• 3000 - Development servers

Query & Stats Ports

Server query protocols:

• 25566 - Minecraft query port
• 27015 - Source engine query
• 7777 - GameSpy protocol
• 8766 - TeamSpeak 3 query

Voice Communication

Voice servers:

• 9987 - TeamSpeak 3 server
• 64738 - Mumble server
• 22222 - Discord bot connections

Subdomain Management

Creating Custom Subdomains

Subdomains provide memorable addresses for your players instead of raw IP addresses.

1. Open Subdomain Settings

   Click Create Subdomain in the Network tab

2. Configure Subdomain

   Subdomain · string · required

   Choose a unique subdomain (lowercase, no spaces)

   Example: mc, play, survival

   Domain · string · default: "Auto-filled"

   The base domain provided by XGamingServer

   Example: dedicatedminecraft.host

   Allocation · select · required

   Select which port allocation this subdomain should point to

3. DNS Propagation

   Wait 5-30 minutes for DNS changes to propagate globally

4. Test Connection

   Verify players can connect using the new subdomain

Subdomain Best Practices

Descriptive Names

Use clear, game-relevant subdomain names:

• survival.yourdomain.host
• creative.yourdomain.host
• lobby.yourdomain.host

Consistent Branding

Maintain consistent naming across your server network:

• mc-survival.host
• mc-creative.host
• mc-events.host

Network Monitoring

Traffic Statistics

The Network tab displays real-time network usage:

Current Session

• Bytes In: Data received by your server
• Bytes Out: Data sent by your server
• Active Connections: Current player connections
• Peak Concurrent: Highest simultaneous connections

Historical Data

• 24-hour trends: Traffic patterns over the past day
• Weekly overview: Bandwidth usage across the week
• Monthly totals: Cumulative data transfer statistics

Understanding Network Usage

High outbound traffic often indicates:

• Large world downloads (new players joining)
• Frequent chunk loading (players exploring)
• Plugin data synchronization
• Automatic backups or file transfers

Port Security & Firewall

Default Security Measures

XGamingServer automatically provides:

• DDoS Protection - Filters malicious traffic
• Port Isolation - Each allocation is independently secured
• Access Logging - Connection attempts are recorded
• Rate Limiting - Prevents connection flooding

Manual Security Configuration

1. Review Open Ports

   Regularly audit your port allocations and close unused ones

2. Monitor Connection Logs

   Check the Activity tab for suspicious connection patterns

3. Use Strong Authentication

   Enable passwords/whitelisting for sensitive ports (RCON, web panels)

Troubleshooting Network Issues

Cannot Connect to Server

Common Causes:

• Server is offline or starting up
• Incorrect IP address or port
• Firewall blocking the connection
• DNS propagation still in progress (for subdomains)

Solutions:

1. Verify server is running in the Console tab
2. Double-check connection details
3. Try connecting via IP address instead of subdomain
4. Wait 30 minutes for DNS updates to complete

Port Already in Use

Problem: Error when creating new port allocation

Solutions:

• Choose a different port number
• Check if another service is using the port
• Review existing allocations for conflicts
• Contact support if the port should be available

High Network Usage

Problem: Unexpected bandwidth consumption

Investigation Steps:

1. Check for DDoS attacks in activity logs
2. Review recent plugin installations
3. Monitor player activity for unusual patterns
4. Inspect backup/sync processes

Solutions:

• Implement connection rate limiting
• Optimize plugin configurations
• Schedule data-intensive tasks during off-peak hours

Subdomain Not Working

Problem: Players can’t connect via custom subdomain

Troubleshooting:

1. Confirm subdomain points to correct allocation
2. Test direct IP connection to isolate DNS issues
3. Use nslookup or dig to verify DNS resolution
4. Wait additional time for global DNS propagation

DNS Testing Commands:

# Windows/Linux
nslookup your-subdomain.host

# Linux/macOS  
dig your-subdomain.host

Advanced Network Configuration

Custom Domain Integration

Custom domain setup requires DNS configuration at your domain registrar. Contact support for assistance with advanced DNS configurations.

For enterprise users wanting to use their own domains:

1. Purchase domain from a registrar (GoDaddy, Cloudflare, etc.)
2. Create DNS records pointing to your server IP
3. Contact support to configure SSL certificates
4. Test thoroughly before announcing to players

Load Balancing & Proxies

For high-traffic servers, consider:

• Reverse proxy setup (Nginx, Cloudflare)
• Multiple server instances behind a load balancer
• Geographic distribution for global player base
• CDN integration for static content delivery

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