TIPS Active-Domain.com doesn't provide dynamic DNS - why wouldn't they ?

[drmurdoch]

I bought a domain name from active-domain.com
I assumed I could get D DNS working ... but it looks like I can't.

I think i'll try cloudflare.

 

[Halea]

When you "buy" a domain (actually register it), your registrar provides you with DNS service, typically on its own servers. But, you can relocate that to other DNS service provider or you can even setup your own DNS server on a VPS for instance.
The easiest solution in your case is probably to move your domain service from active-domain.com to a third party free DNS service provider which supports API based IP updates. There are many out there. Just make sure that your new DNS service provider accepts custom domain names (like the domain you got yourself) and provides an update client, which can be a simple script or an app, or a utility to run on a computer or router.
Alternatively, you can always move your registration to another registrar with such dynamic update capability. It would cost you an additional year's registration fee but you won't lose any money as it would extend your domain's lifespan.

 

[kenn10]

Check out NameCheap DNS. I've used it for years. It isn't free but its very reliable and support DDNS update clients.

https://www.namecheap.com/

I also have a DNS account with noip.com because they support the DDNS updates from my router.

 

[drmurdoch]

on the ddclient github, they list the DNS services that support their Dynamic DNS client.



source: https://github.com/ddclient/ddclient

I'm going to try Cloudflare.

 

[drmurdoch]

I'm going to Cloudflare .... any drawbacks to that ?

 

[Halea]

If all that you need is dynamic DNS then Cloudflare would be an overkill. Their platform offers much more but it is convoluted and complicated. If you need other capabilities that it offers then it's a good choice.
Out of curiosity, have you looked at deSec? (desec.io)
It's a good reliable free DNS hoster with dynamic IP update.

 

[kenn10]

I've been using https://www.namecheap.com/ for several years and have had no issues. They offer some good features at a good price.

 

[KNERD]

Check out NameCheap DNS. I've used it for years. It isn't free but its very reliable and support DDNS update clients.

https://www.namecheap.com/

I also have a DNS account with noip.com because they support the DDNS updates from my router.

Name "Cheap" is not so cheap anymore. I have been switching all my domains to PorkBun. And yes they do provide Dynamic DNS

 

[drmurdoch]

Out of curiosity, have you looked at deSec? (desec.io)
It's a good reliable free DNS hoster with dynamic IP update.

seems good.
but I had no-ip.com

and they just randomly deleted my hostname.
but not my account.

weird.