The game server cannot be logged in using the domain name

[beastfang]

It was working fine before, but after the first few updates, I can't select a character when logging into the server using the domain name.
I'm using DCS World 2.9 Dedicated Server (modular installer)

At first, I thought it was someone's network problem.
But since the problem happened many times and many people reported it to me,
Then I started to research the problem.
I reinstalled the server program & restricted the server program traffic to a dedicated broadband & monitored the server program's link address (93.115.211.146; 54.36.177.169) & verified the resolution address of my domain name & many other methods.
Finally, I found that when I filled in the IP address, I could select the role, but when using the domain name, I could not select the role.

Edited November 26, 2024 by beastfang

[Dunska]

Interesting.  I've had issues recently with my friend hosting an MP game and when I connect (via FQDN / DNS name) it joins his server, but I have no coalition selection dialog... so can't choose a side or a slot.  Online MP servers I select from the server list work though - and those connect via IP address.  I'll test connecting to my friend via IP address rather than FQDN / DNS name and see if it works.

[silverdevil]

4 hours ago, beastfang said:

It was working fine before, but after the first few updates, I can't select a character when logging into the server using the domain name.
I'm using DCS World 2.9 Dedicated Server (modular installer)

At first, I thought it was someone's network problem.
But since the problem happened many times and many people reported it to me,
Then I started to research the problem.
I reinstalled the server program & restricted the server program traffic to a dedicated broadband & monitored the server program's link address (93.115.211.146; 54.36.177.169) & verified the resolution address of my domain name & many other methods.
Finally, I found that when I filled in the IP address, I could select the role, but when using the domain name, I could not select the role.

 

18 minutes ago, Dunska said:

Interesting.  I've had issues recently with my friend hosting an MP game and when I connect (via FQDN / DNS name) it joins his server, but I have no coalition selection dialog... so can't choose a side or a slot.  Online MP servers I select from the server list work though - and those connect via IP address.  I'll test connecting to my friend via IP address rather than FQDN / DNS name and see if it works.

can either of you share what the DNS names are supposed to be? there is a joke in sysadmin arenas "Days Since DNS Problem - 0"

[Dunska]

DNS was resolving correctly, as I could connect to the server.  It just would not give me the join coalition dialog - I was just hanging in space in VR over an airfield.

[Dunska]

ok - I just did some testing with a random public server.  If I connect via IP address to this OCG server it is all fine and I get the Join Coalition dialog (27.122.117.173).

If I join via the DNS name (ocg.hi-powered.net), then I am left in spectator mode with no dialogs.  If I choose "Select Role" from the menu, it drops me at the F10 map with the join coalition button in the top left selected, but no actual Join Coalition dialog showing.

Edited November 26, 2024 by Dunska

[beastfang]

5小时前，Dunska说：

好的 - 我刚刚对一个随机公共服务器进行了一些测试。如果我通过 IP 地址连接到此 OCG 服务器，一切正常，并且我得到了加入联盟对话框 (27.122.117.173)。

如果我通过 DNS 名称 (ocg.hi-powered.net) 加入，那么我将处于观察者模式，没有对话框。如果我从菜单中选择“选择角色”，它会将我带到 F10 地图，左上角的加入联盟按钮被选中，但没有显示实际的加入联盟对话框。

Exactly the same situation

 

7小时前，silverdevil说：

 

can either of you share what the DNS names are supposed to be? there is a joke in sysadmin arenas "Days Since DNS Problem - 0"

I don't understand what the "DNS Name" you mentioned has to do with this error.
Because it's not that the server can't be found (which means there is no problem with DNS resolution), but that after entering the game, you can't select a character.

[HC_Official]

I have always used IP for direct connections as using a name has never worked right (even trying it on a LAN between client and server)

[Dunska]

It used to work a patch or two ago.  My friend setup a Dynamic DNS entry for his public IP to make it easier to join when he hosted a game.

Not a big deal as I can still find him in the Server Browser and connect that way (which uses the IP address).  Just a slight annoyance that it used to work and is now bugged.  At least there is a simple workaround.

[beastfang]

21小时前，Dunska说：

It used to work a patch or two ago.  My friend setup a Dynamic DNS entry for his public IP to make it easier to join when he hosted a game.

Not a big deal as I can still find him in the Server Browser and connect that way (which uses the IP address).  Just a slight annoyance that it used to work and is now bugged.  At least there is a simple workaround.

Thanks bro，this is a very minor bug that is very unfriendly to servers that cannot have a fixed IP, and will also confuse many flying friends. I think ED should be prompted to fix it.

[silverdevil]

On 11/26/2024 at 1:55 AM, beastfang said:

I don't understand what the "DNS Name" you mentioned has to do with this error.
Because it's not that the server can't be found (which means there is no problem with DNS resolution), but that after entering the game, you can't select a character.

if you are using a DNS name to connect to the server, the accurate IP address needs to point to the DNS name. duh. so yeah it is important. dont ask questions if you dont want help.

good luck.

[beastfang]

6小时前，silverdevil说：

if you are using a DNS name to connect to the server, the accurate IP address needs to point to the DNS name. duh. so yeah it is important. dont ask questions if you dont want help.

good luck.

thanks bro

I had check the  resolution address of my domain name

I have already described it in my first topic.

And other applications based on dynamic domain names are running normally, such as infuse,  emby , homeassistant  and so on

in my understanding, the professional term should be: point the domain name's resolution address to my public IP,   not ip address nees to point to the DNS name.

so I think this has nothing to do with the "DNS(Domain Name System)" & "DNS name", becasue the resolution address of my Domain name had point a correct ip address.

 

and allow me to say a few more words here,  I always insist on detailed and accurate descriptions so that I can solve problems for others online:::::

If I want a domain name to point to a device in my home, the following steps are required.

1)need a domain name provider to provide me with a domain name

2)need a domain name resolution service provider to provide resolution services for my domain name

                  1 and 2 above are generally available from service providers such as Cloudflare

3)need a dynamic domain name service(DDNS) provider to provide my home dynamic IP to the domain name resolution service provider in real time.

Then this domain name can point to the IP address of my broadband

 

DNS name   um~~~~ whatever    thanks  bro 

maybe I'm not the smart guy.