Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS

Dynamic Domain Name Service (or Dynamic Domain Name System).  DNS. Dynamic DNS provides a central (public) database where DNS information can be stored and retrieved. It allows those using a dynamic IP address (i.e. one where it changes each time the computer connects to the internet) to be registered centrally so others can connect to it by name (using standard DNS).

Commonly abbreviated to DDNS.

For more information see:

• www.no-ip.com - Provides reliable dynamic DNS, both free and premium services.
• www.dyndns.com - Popular dynamic DNS service, provides free and premium services.
• http://everything.explained.at/Dynamic_DNS - Dynamic DNS explained.