DynDNS on DD-WRT: step-by-step setup
DD-WRT includes a Dynamic DNS client with a Custom option that works with any DynDNS2 provider. With DNS Beacon your router keeps your network reachable under a permanent hostname even when your IP changes. Here's how to configure it.
Step by step
- Open the admin interface of your DD-WRT and go to Services → DDNS.
- Enter the values below. Your username is your account email, your password is an API key from the dashboard.
- Save the settings. Your hostname now updates automatically whenever your IP changes — usually within a minute.
Settings to enter
Services → DDNS
- Service:
- Custom
- Server:
- api.dnsbeacon.com
- Update URL:
- /nic/update?hostname=
- Hostname:
- myhouse.dnsfollowme.uk
- Username:
- your email address
- Password:
- your API key
Set the DDNS Service to Custom. DD-WRT appends your hostname and current IP to the URL automatically.
Need a free hostname first?
Create a free DNS Beacon account, add a hostname and generate an API key — then come back and finish the setup above.
Create free account