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the free way · 16th September 2007, 00:05

Hey guys!!!

I'm running a home server on a dynamic IP address, i run a forum with a domain from DYNDNS which isn't really that attractive, I want to run something like http://www.something.com instead of http//registeredname.is-a-geek.com I need to know how to set-up a premium domain on my site which remember is a dynamic IP address, also need to set-up a mailing facility on that premium domain when I come round to requiring it with the help of the forum.

Regards, John.

herbs · 16th September 2007, 00:21

Why don't you run your forum on a hosts machine instead?

the free way · 16th September 2007, 00:47

Because it's cheaper to run from home and plus I have more control over what applications and extensions to use, my own unlimited space ect.

herbs · 16th September 2007, 00:50

Fair enough, I was just curious. Would have thought there were hosts that gave you enough control though.

the free way · 16th September 2007, 01:08

Don't get me wrong there is good host available with good services and appz but I'm one of those people who like to get things close to my sleeve lol.

prag · 16th September 2007, 07:13

www.no-ip.org

You need the no-ip client and you need to register your domain with them for something like $8 which is about 4 quid for the year use their client on the host machine and then their DNS servers will point to your host and as long as the host is running the DNS client then www.whatever.com will point to it no matter what your ip is.

Hope this helps

the free way · 16th September 2007, 11:48

Ahhh cheers mate, think that could be the answer to my problems, would it also work an SMTP protocol from my registered domain?

Mairyhinge · 16th September 2007, 12:08

Well why dont you just request a static IP addy from your ISP?

that way it will make it easier.

the free way · 16th September 2007, 14:53

I'm not concerned about updating my ip, my router updates my ip with what ever DNS I decide to use, I need a "www" direct instead of a ip, it's more easier to remember a "www.something.com" a posed to "82.788.212.212".

solster · 16th September 2007, 19:39

buy a domain name from a domain registrar, such as 1and1 and then signup with zoneedit (which is free) they give u 2 DNS servers to use, update your domain entry (usually able to do with the registrars control panel) with the 2 DNS servers and then just use your domain name, you will need to run a local service that will update the DNS entries on zoneedit when your WAN ip changes.

1and1.co.uk is 1.99 a year for .co.uk and 69p a month for 5 mail accounts.

16th September 2007, 00:05	#1 (permalink)
the free way Member ++ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Scheme Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Domain setup... Hey guys!!! I'm running a home server on a dynamic IP address, i run a forum with a domain from DYNDNS which isn't really that attractive, I want to run something like http://www.something.com instead of http//registeredname.is-a-geek.com I need to know how to set-up a premium domain on my site which remember is a dynamic IP address, also need to set-up a mailing facility on that premium domain when I come round to requiring it with the help of the forum. Regards, John. __________________ Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. - Winston Churchill

16th September 2007, 00:21	#2 (permalink)
herbs DW Respected Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,189 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why don't you run your forum on a hosts machine instead? __________________ http://card.mygamercard.net/gelsig/Default/HerbsUK.png

16th September 2007, 00:47	#3 (permalink)
the free way Member ++ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Scheme Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Because it's cheaper to run from home and plus I have more control over what applications and extensions to use, my own unlimited space ect. __________________ Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. - Winston Churchill

16th September 2007, 00:50	#4 (permalink)
herbs DW Respected Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,189 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fair enough, I was just curious. Would have thought there were hosts that gave you enough control though. __________________ http://card.mygamercard.net/gelsig/Default/HerbsUK.png

16th September 2007, 01:08	#5 (permalink)
the free way Member ++ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Scheme Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't get me wrong there is good host available with good services and appz but I'm one of those people who like to get things close to my sleeve lol. __________________ Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. - Winston Churchill

16th September 2007, 07:13	#6 (permalink)
prag Senior Member +++ Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 320 Thanks: 23 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	www.no-ip.org You need the no-ip client and you need to register your domain with them for something like $8 which is about 4 quid for the year use their client on the host machine and then their DNS servers will point to your host and as long as the host is running the DNS client then www.whatever.com will point to it no matter what your ip is. Hope this helps

16th September 2007, 11:48	#7 (permalink)
the free way Member ++ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Scheme Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ahhh cheers mate, think that could be the answer to my problems, would it also work an SMTP protocol from my registered domain? __________________ Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. - Winston Churchill

16th September 2007, 12:08	#8 (permalink)
Mairyhinge Global Moderator + Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In a place, far, far away Posts: 12,696 Thanks: 15 Thanked 52 Times in 41 Posts	Well why dont you just request a static IP addy from your ISP? that way it will make it easier.

16th September 2007, 14:53	#9 (permalink)
the free way Member ++ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Scheme Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm not concerned about updating my ip, my router updates my ip with what ever DNS I decide to use, I need a "www" direct instead of a ip, it's more easier to remember a "www.something.com" a posed to "82.788.212.212". __________________ Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. - Winston Churchill

16th September 2007, 19:39	#10 (permalink)
solster DW Respected Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: K-PAX Posts: 1,151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	buy a domain name from a domain registrar, such as 1and1 and then signup with zoneedit (which is free) they give u 2 DNS servers to use, update your domain entry (usually able to do with the registrars control panel) with the 2 DNS servers and then just use your domain name, you will need to run a local service that will update the DNS entries on zoneedit when your WAN ip changes. 1and1.co.uk is 1.99 a year for .co.uk and 69p a month for 5 mail accounts. Last edited by solster; 16th September 2007 at 20:49.

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