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The first config file is located at /etc/nf. We will now edit those files and enter correct configuration values. Once the wizard completes, it’ll generate two config files (/etc/nf and /etc/default/ddclient) with the values you entered. Don’t worry about entering correct values we will manually configure them in the next step. For now, just enter anything random or leave the fields blank in the wizard when prompted just to complete it. To configure ddclient properly, we will have to manually edit configuration files. The configuration wizard did not work for me as it does not provide all options in the GUI. Once installed, a configuration wizard will automatically start.
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To install on Ubuntu or any Debian-based system, simply run Make sure to note/copy your domain name and the password, you will need them later to configure ddclient. Namecheap uses your domain name as login.
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You will need to note the login and password that’s used to update your DDNS (Dynamic DNS password). Make sure to enable the dynamic DNS for your domain. If you use Namecheap, this can be found in “Advanced DNS” section of your domain. Enable DDNS for your domainĮnable dynamic DNS in your domain’s DNS settings and note the login/password that will be used to update your IP. Namecheap, the registrar I use, provides both of these options. You will need to make sure you have access to your domain’s DNS settings and that it supports Dynamic DNS. Purchase a domain name for your website or application (if you haven’t already). The tutorial assumes you’re running as a non-root user, so most commands will be listed with sudo. The tutorial steps are applicable for this version and may not apply for future versions of ddclient. Note: at the time of this writing, the current version of ddclient is 3.8.2. Basic knowledge of Linux terminal commands.Access to your domain’s DNS settings your DNS server must support Dynamic DNS.
Domain name purchased through a domain registrar (I used namecheap).This server needs to be up 24/7 to make sure your DNS is updated as soon as possible whenever your IP changes Linux server (Ubuntu 16.06 LTS is used in this tutorial, but it should work on any Linux distribution).ddclient is a program that can run on your Linux server and automatically report your new IP to your domain name provider whenever your IP changes. If you want (or already own) your personal domain name and would like to use it for a dynamic IP host, you can accomplish it by setting up a DDNS update client, such as ddclient. The downside is that you have to use your router manufacturer’s domain name (such as ). If you’re beginner, this might be the best option as it is very easy to configure and doesn’t require running any additional server or software.
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Many modern consumer routers (such as Asus RT-N66U) include this functionality out of the box by providing you with a free domain name and automatically updating its IP whenever your external IP changes. It allows updating DNS records of your domain whenever the IP of your server changes.
To solve this problem, many domain providers utilize Dynamic DNS system, also known as DynDNS or DDNS. However, just having a domain name is not enough if you have a dynamic IP – you also have to make sure to keep it up-to-date so that it always points to your current IP address. It’s much easier to remember than something like 45.123.789.13. If you want people all over the world to reach your site or web application, you need an easily remembered domain name. Connecting via IP address will work, however as soon as your ISP decides to change your IP, you will have to find out what your new IP is, share it with your users and update it in any client applications that rely on your web service.
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If you, like most people on residential connections, are not so fortunate to have a static IP – running any kind of external facing service (e.g., website, calibre eBook server, web UI for your torrent application, Plex or other media server) presents a challenge.
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