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Discover DynDNS with an Infomaniak domain

This guide explains how to set up a dynamic DNS record (Dynamic DNS, DDNS) for a domain name whose DNS zone is managed at Infomaniak.

This free alternative to Dyn and DynHost is very useful if you want to access devices connected to the Internet from the outside, whose IP address is dynamic (e.g. a NAS, a surveillance camera, an Internet router/box/home automation, etc.).

 

Prerequisites

 

Specific guides

The configuration of dynamic DNS varies from one device to another. The following guides are provided for information and allow you to link a domain name with:

 

Guides for any other use

To create a dynamic DNS on your domain:

  1. Click here to access the management of your domain on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
  2. Click directly on the name assigned to the domain in question.
  3. Click on Dynamic DNS in the left sidebar menu.
  4. Click on the blue button Add a Dynamic DNS.
  5. Enter the required information:
    1. Choose the desired subdomain or leave the Dynamic DNS Name field empty to use the main domain.
    2. Enter an IP address; this will then be dynamically updated by your device/app.
    3. Define a username / password pair (uppercase, lowercase + numbers, no special characters); the latter must be entered in the configuration of your device/app.

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