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Re: [OT] Remote SSH (dynamic IP) without third-party server



On Mon, 3 Aug 2020 22:52:58 -0500
David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk> wrote:

> On Mon 03 Aug 2020 at 22:15:25 (-0400), Stefan Monnier wrote:
> > > How do you keep this set of dynamic DNS providers informed each time
> > > your home's IP address changes, bearing in mind nobody's at home?
> > 
> > It's called a "dynamic DNS (DDNS) client" and runs on your router (it sends
> > the new IP to the DDNS server whenever your router gets one).
> > 
> > Most home routers come with built-in support for some DDNS protocols.
> > Of course, I recommend upgrading your router to a firmware like OpenWRT
> > if at all possible, and not just so you get a large choice of
> > DDNS clients.
> 
> I see. Not being familiar with the service, should I understand that
> I could get one such address from no-ip.com for free? DynDNS costs.

Yes, and there are many other free ddns services available. I personally use
afraid.org and nsupdate.info.

Celejar


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