Dynamic DNS

If you want to make your hosts accessible from the internet (don’t forget security!) but do not have a domain name pointing to your PC, you will need a Dynamic DNS service.

If your network is connected to the internet through a router that can handle Dynamic DNS services, you don’t need to configure it in MAMP PRO.

Otherwise, you will need to register with a Dynamic DNS service and enter the username and password in the appropriate fields. You then need to tell MAMP PRO when to notify the Dynamic DNS provider of a change in your PC’s IP address — for example, when you reboot your computer or when a DSL/cable modem reconnects.

Note

To use the Dynamic DNS features, you must register with one of the supported providers. This is independent of MAMP PRO and is not a service provided by MAMP GmbH.

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• Include Dynamic DNS service in GroupStart
  Check to include the DNS server in GroupStart. If enabled, the DNS server will start automatically when the Servers button is pressed.

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• Activate Service
  • Only while a web server is running
  • Permanently (as a System Service)

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• Account data for service

  Select the tab for your dynamic DNS service provider if you have an account with DNS-O-Matic, no-ip.com, dyn.com, or easydns.com. For all other dynamic DNS service providers, select the Generic tab.

  • User name:
    Enter the user name that was given to you by the provider of the Dynamic DNS Service.

  • Password:
    Enter the password that was given to you by the provider of the Dynamic DNS Service.

  • Server:
    Enter the server name … .

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• Path to Dynamic DNS log file
  Events from the Dynamic DNS service are recorded in a log file.