A dedicated IP means your server uses the game’s standard port, so players can connect without appending a port number.
Shared vs Dedicated
By default, game servers on WinterNode use a shared IP with a unique port. Players connect using the format IP:port (for example, 123.45.67.89:25567).
With a dedicated IP, your server gets the game’s default port. For a Minecraft server, that means players connect on port 25565. They just enter the IP address or domain without needing to specify a port.
Supported Games
Dedicated IPs are available for:
- Minecraft (Java and Bedrock)
- Hytale
Ordering
Dedicated IPs are automatically assigned when you place a new order that includes one. After payment is received, the IP is provisioned with your server.
To add a dedicated IP to an existing service, contact our Support Team.
Pending Status
If your service shows as “Pending” after ordering, it means automatic deployment could not complete. This is usually because dedicated IPs are temporarily unavailable on your server’s node. Our team will sort your order within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dedicated IP lets players connect on the game's default port without specifying a port number. Available for Minecraft and Hytale servers.
Dedicated IPs are automatically assigned with new orders. To add one later, contact our Support Team.
No. A dedicated IP gives your server the game's default port, but it does not include a domain name like myserver.net. WinterNode does not sell domains. To use a custom domain, purchase one from a registrar (such as Cloudflare or Porkbun) and follow our Custom Domain guide. Alternatively, set up a free subdomain through the Subdomain Manager.