How to set up a Dynamic DNS for your Home Server (No-IP + Router)

Use Case: You want to access your home server remotely but your IP is dynamic.

Steps:

Create a Free No-IP Account
- Go to https://www.noip.com
- Register a free subdomain (e.g. myserver.ddns.net)
Set Up No-IP Client on Your Server
- Download client for Linux:
  
  sudo apt install noip2 sudo noip2 -C # Configure it
Alternatively: Set DDNS on Your Router
- Most routers have DDNS support under “Dynamic DNS”
- Enter No-IP credentials and your domain.
Port Forward Services (e.g. Port 22 for SSH)
- Go to your router, forward required ports to internal IP.
(Optional) Add SSL via Let’s Encrypt + Reverse Proxy

Now you can reach your home server remotely via a hostname even if your IP changes.

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