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phantom5312PM
#1
Problems with adding my Server.
Apr 17, 2014 7:17 AM
Joined: Apr 17, 2014
Posts: 4
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

I'm using the DaRT-Software to keep an eye on my DayZ Epoch Server. It says I'll get some more features when I add my Server here.

So I clicked on "Add Server", typed in the Server-IP, Join Port and Query Port (I think it's the same anyway..) and now it says: "The domain name you entered does not resolve."
And next to the IP it says: "Domain names must resolve to a static ip."
What does that mean? And how can I add my Server to GameTracker now?

Thank you, for any help.
Last edited by: burn Apr 17, 2014 8:20 AM
burnPM
#2
Apr 17, 2014 8:22 AM
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
Posts: 10924
If you are entering a DNS name, such as "server.mydomain.com" or whatever yours is, it needs to actually be pointed to the IP with an A record. If you have not done this, GT will not be able to reach the server.

If you have just made the change recently to add the A record, it may take 24-48 hrs to propgate from your host around the world.

Since it is resolved to an IP, you can easily use the IP on the add server form instead.
I am retired from GameTracker after 11 years and will not be responsive for support requests.

phantom5312PM
#3
Apr 17, 2014 10:45 AM
Joined: Apr 17, 2014
Posts: 4
burn wrote:
If you are entering a DNS name, such as "server.mydomain.com" or whatever yours is, it needs to actually be pointed to the IP with an A record. If you have not done this, GT will not be able to reach the server.

If you have just made the change recently to add the A record, it may take 24-48 hrs to propgate from your host around the world.

Since it is resolved to an IP, you can easily use the IP on the add server form instead.


Ok.. Sounds chinese for me. What means "A record"?
Would you please tell me step by step what I've to do?
burnPM
#4
Apr 17, 2014 11:04 AM
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
Posts: 10924
You cannot enter a domain name and get it to magically point to your server. You have to set an A record.

Since it's safe to say you have not, just enter the ip instead of the domain name.
I am retired from GameTracker after 11 years and will not be responsive for support requests.

phantom5312PM
#5
Apr 17, 2014 11:07 AM
Joined: Apr 17, 2014
Posts: 4
I entered the IP... But I never tried the domain name. Where can I find the domain name?


EDIT: I think I found sth. I'll see if it works.

EDIT: Ok I got it. My sever didn't even had a domain name. I changed that, and now it works, so thank you so far..
That problem was now followed by the next one.

To edit the Server I have to change the servers name? Only for the process in editing? Or for all the time then?

EDIT: Ok I got everything now. Thanks, again.
Last edited by: burn Apr 17, 2014 12:53 PM