https://ilar.in/tags/namecheap/ Recent content in Namecheap on ilar.in Hugo en-us Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilar.in/posts/dyndns-with-namecheap-on-unifi-usg/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilar.in/posts/dyndns-with-namecheap-on-unifi-usg/ <p>Home network users commonly deal with dynamic IP addresses that change unpredictably. This can be troublesome when using a VPN, as the IP can change at any time. Dynamic DNS solves this by running a daemon that updates DNS records whenever the IP address changes, creating the illusion of a static address.</p> <h2 id="namecheap-configuration">Namecheap Configuration</h2> <ol> <li>Log in to your Namecheap account</li> <li>Select &ldquo;Manage&rdquo; for your desired domain</li> <li>Navigate to Advanced DNS</li> <li>Activate the Dynamic DNS service and save the password</li> <li>Add an A+Dynamic DNS Record type</li> <li>Use <code>@</code> for naked domains or specify a subdomain</li> <li>Set <code>127.0.0.1</code> as the initial IP address (the daemon will replace this)</li> <li>Save changes</li> </ol> <h2 id="usg-controller-configuration">USG Controller Configuration</h2> <ol> <li>Log in to the USG controller</li> <li>Go to Settings &gt; Services &gt; Dynamic DNS</li> <li>Click &ldquo;Create new dynamic DNS&rdquo;</li> <li>Enter these details: <ul> <li><strong>WAN Interface</strong>: Select your active WAN interface</li> <li><strong>Service</strong>: Choose Namecheap</li> <li><strong>Hostname</strong>: Use <code>@</code> or your configured subdomain</li> <li><strong>Username</strong>: Your domain name</li> <li><strong>Password</strong>: The Dynamic DNS service password from Namecheap</li> <li><strong>Server</strong>: <code>dynamicdns.park-your-domain.com</code></li> </ul> </li> <li>Click Save</li> </ol> <p>That&rsquo;s it — the daemon will now keep your DNS record updated whenever your public IP changes.</p>