This tutorial teaches you how to set up a Dynamic Domain Name System, or DDNS, and how
to register it to your ExpressVPN account.
A DDNS service keeps track of changes in a device's IP address, helping ensure that
you don't lose access to certain online services when your IP changes.
To complete the setup process, you'll need a device with internet access and an ExpressVPN
subscription.
You'll need to use a third party service to establish a DDNS hostname.
For this tutorial, we'll use Dynu, a free DDNS service provider.
Note that ExpressVPN is in no way affiliated with Dynu, and you are free to use whatever
DDNS service provider you choose.
To set up a Dynu account, visit dynu.com.
At the top right corner of the screen, click "Create Account."
Fill in the necessary information before clicking "Submit."
A message will display saying Dynu will send you a verification email.
Check your email and click on the link.
You'll need to log into your Dynu account using the username and password you just created.
Once you log in, click on "DDNS Services" on the left side.
Then click "Add" in the top right corner.
You have two options for the next step.
Most users will want to select option one, but advanced users familiar with setting up
their own domain can select option two.
If you select option one, simply create your desired hostname and enter it in the blank
on the left.
If you select option two, enter your existing domain in the blank on the right.
Now click "Add."
On the next screen, uncheck "Wildcard IPv4 Alias", "Wildcard IPv6 Alias", and "Enable
IPv6 Address."
Then click "Save."
Your Dynu account is now set up.
Now it's time to visit the ExpressVPN website.
Click "My account" in the top right corner.
Then enter the email you used to set up your ExpressVPN account, as well as your ExpressVPN
password.
Click "Sign in."
On the next page, click "DNS settings" on the top right corner.
Scroll down to a section titled "Dynamic DNS Registration."
Enter the hostname you just created with your Dynu account.
If you used option one when setting up DDNS with Dynu, the hostname will follow the format
hostname.dynu.com.
If you used option two, simply enter the domain you used.
Click "Save Hostname."
The word "updated" will flash on screen to let you know the hostname was saved.
If you would like to delete a hostname, return to the same page where you registered your
hostname with ExpressVPN and delete it from the box.
Then click "Save Hostname."
When you see the text "Deleted," you'll know the hostname was successfully removed.
Congrats!
You've set up a DDNS service and registered your hostname to your ExpressVPN account.
Now you can use ExpressVPN's DDNS feature on streaming devices.
If you have any questions, ExpressVPN live chat Support is available around the clock.
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