Transforming a dynamic IP address to a fixed IP with DynDNS

Transforming a dynamic IP address to a fixed IP with DynDNS

Note 1: Each time that you connect to the internet, your provider will automatically provide you with a dynamic IP address, which is valid for the connection (on a classic modem) or for a 24 hour period (cable/ADSL). This address will be in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format, for example 193.251.45.78.

This tutorial will show you how to obtain a fixed hostname that corresponds to your computers internet name with a dynamic IP address. DYNDNS allows you to perform a name resolution to your current IP address (dynamic). You will therefore be able to have a “fixed” personalized address in the form of:

Anything_that_you_want.dyndns.org

This new address will be permanent and will automatically update itself to your current IP address.

You will therefore be able to host your own private server without having to do anything else! You will also have access to a “fixed” IP address for free.

This service is freely offered on the internet. First of all you will need to go to this address:

http://www.dyndns.org

Then at the top click on “Sign up now”, or go directly here.

You should see the following window:

Then go to the top left.

And click on “Normal” as you can see from the screen capture.