what is ddns? Short answer: It makes your changing IP act like a static one.
Longer answer: Your ISP probably doesn’t give you a fixed IP (that’s expensive). So when your IP refreshes, DDNS updates your domain automatically.
Use cases:
- Accessing your NAS from anywhere
- Running a personal VPN
- Avoiding "hey bro, what’s your new IP?" texts
Providers: No-IP (free tier), or Cloudflare if you’re fancy.
Longer answer: Your ISP probably doesn’t give you a fixed IP (that’s expensive). So when your IP refreshes, DDNS updates your domain automatically.
Use cases:
- Accessing your NAS from anywhere
- Running a personal VPN
- Avoiding "hey bro, what’s your new IP?" texts
Providers: No-IP (free tier), or Cloudflare if you’re fancy.
