Using an IP address to connect to a server in the multiplayer server list takes 3-6 seconds longer than using a domain. This effects the server MOTD/Player count displaying in the server list and when connecting to the server.

• This doesn't seem to effect all IP addresses, I noticed this when trying to run a Minecraft server with DigitalOcean.
• When you setup a domain and point it at the IP address and then connect via the domain, the problem goes away and the server in the server list shows instantly.
• I spoke to a friend and they said the reason for the delay could be due to the EULA blacklist checking the IP address, now I don't know anything about that but it might be worth looking at first as the cause.

The server IP address is a droplet I setup to demo, it's Vanilla 1.20.2 hosted in DigitalOcean London. Feel free to create your own droplet with DigitalOcean to demo and reproduce.

I have tried both San Francisco and Frankart DigitalOcean locations, along with 6 different droplets with different IP addresses, they all have the same problem.

Steps to reproduce

1. Multiplayer > Add server.

2. Put 209.97.179.190 in the server address field.

3. Count the seconds you've wasted waiting for the server MOTD to pop up or the extra long delay when you connect.

4. Compare it with another server like Hypixel and see the difference in how fast Hypixel pops up, or use the domain below to see the difference.

5. I setup a domain to demo/reproduce as well, "london.mcserver.gg" if you add this to the server list, it loads instantly.

The attachment below is a gif that demonstrates the issue using the IP address and domain above.