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One easy to setup DNS updater is [https://github.com/qdm12/ddns-updater ddns-updater]. It may be configured like so: | One easy to setup DNS updater is [https://github.com/qdm12/ddns-updater ddns-updater]. It may be configured like so: | ||
{{file|/etc/nixos/ | {{file|/etc/nixos/configuration.nix|nix|<nowiki> | ||
services.ddns-updater = { | services.ddns-updater = { | ||
enable = true; | enable = true; | ||
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CONFIG_FILEPATH = "/etc/ddns-updater/config.json"; | CONFIG_FILEPATH = "/etc/ddns-updater/config.json"; | ||
PERIOD = "5m"; | PERIOD = "5m"; | ||
}; | |||
}; | }; | ||
</nowiki>}} | </nowiki>}} | ||
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Where <code>CONFIG_FILEPATH</code> should correspond to the location of your config.json file. | Where <code>CONFIG_FILEPATH</code> should correspond to the location of your config.json file. | ||
The following is an example for Porkbun. Consult the documentation of your DNS provider for proper formatting and make sure to enable API access if needed. | The following is an example for the provider [https://porkbun.com Porkbun]. Consult the documentation of your DNS provider for proper formatting and make sure to enable API access if needed. | ||
{{file|config.json|json|<nowiki> | {{file|config.json|json|<nowiki> | ||
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You can verify proper operation using <code>journalctl -u ddns-updater.service</code>. Note that previous manual DNS entries might not be overwritten using this tool and need to be deleted first. | You can verify proper operation using <code>journalctl -u ddns-updater.service</code>. Note that previous manual DNS entries might not be overwritten using this tool and need to be deleted first. | ||
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