DynDNS on a Synology NAS: step-by-step setup
Synology's DSM lets you add a custom DDNS provider so your DiskStation stays reachable under a permanent hostname. With DNS Beacon your NAS follows your changing IP automatically. Here's the configuration.
Step by step
- Open the admin interface of your Synology NAS and go to Control Panel → External Access → DDNS → Add.
- 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
Control Panel → External Access → DDNS → Add
- Provider:
- Custom
- Hostname:
- myhouse.dnsfollowme.uk
- Username:
- your email address
- Password:
- your API key
- Server URL:
- https://api.dnsbeacon.com/nic/update?hostname=__HOSTNAME__&myip=__MYIP__
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