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Lacrimo

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Registered: 2009-09-16

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Script to update DNS Entry

I have a domain name for free from dyndns, but I don't have a static IP. I imagine that it could be updated every once in a while with a cron entry activating a script to automatically collect my current IP and update it on the dyndns page.

My abilities with scripting go little beyond basic commands and purely local operations. If anyone could could point me to some good resources to figure out how to do it, or write the script for me, I would be much obliged.

nogoma

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From: Cranston, RI

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Re: Script to update DNS Entry

The dyndns site recommends a couple of tools here; I used to used one of them. However, nowadays I use the functionality built into my router for this. A lot of modern routers do this, you might want to check that out if you have one.

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Re: Script to update DNS Entry

The dyndns site recommends a couple of tools here; I used to used one of them. However, nowadays I use the functionality built into my router for this. A lot of modern routers do this, you might want to check that out if you have one.

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Lacrimo

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Registered: 2009-09-16

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Re: Script to update DNS Entry

ddclient is working.

Thanks for the help.