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abelbeck [Dynamic DNS Providers] 		userdoc:tt_dynamic_dns_client [2017/02/02 18:02]
abelbeck [Dynamic DNS Custom Configuration]
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 First you need to find a DNS provider you want to work with, many are free to use but be sure to check and abide by their terms of service. First you need to find a DNS provider you want to work with, many are free to use but be sure to check and abide by their terms of service.
-In many cases you will need to register a domain name of your own and configure your domain's DNS to point to the (two or more) name servers for your DNS provider.+In many cases you will need to register a domain name of your own and configure your domain's DNS to point to the (two or more) name servers as instructed by your DNS provider.
  
 So, while many DNS providers are free of charge, your domain name will have a nominal yearly cost. So, while many DNS providers are free of charge, your domain name will have a nominal yearly cost.
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 The next time you "Restart Dynamic DNS" the custom config will be used, but will work exactly as the standard case, matching the various "DNS Service Type:" menu entries.  You may now make simple edits to the custom ''/mnt/kd/ddclient.conf'' file, maintaining support for all the "DNS Service Type:" menu entries. The next time you "Restart Dynamic DNS" the custom config will be used, but will work exactly as the standard case, matching the various "DNS Service Type:" menu entries.  You may now make simple edits to the custom ''/mnt/kd/ddclient.conf'' file, maintaining support for all the "DNS Service Type:" menu entries.
  
-For more complex configurations, you may find that supporting all the "DNS Service Type:" menu entries with the special syntax is too cumbersome, you may define your ''/mnt/kd/ddclient.conf'' without the leading provider syntax, but the "DNS Service Type:" menu selection will be ignored.+For more complex configurations, you may find that supporting all the "DNS Service Type:" menu entries with the special syntax is too cumbersome, you may define your ''/mnt/kd/ddclient.conf'' without the leading provider syntax, as such the "DNS Service Type:" menu selection will be ignored.
  
 Select the Network Tab in the web interface.\\ Select the Network Tab in the web interface.\\
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