Duck DNS

Free dynamic DNS service, hosted on AWS, that points a subdomain at a changing IP address.

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About Duck DNS

Duck DNS is a free dynamic DNS service. It gives a device on a home connection with a changing IP address a stable subdomain, so services running at home can be reached by name rather than by number.

The service runs on Amazon Web Services and is funded through Patreon support rather than paid tiers. The site includes a specification of the update mechanism, an FAQ and install instructions for keeping the address current from a router, server or other device.

Strengths

  • No paid tiers
  • Simple, documented update mechanism
  • Install instructions for many setups

Limitations

  • Limited to the service's own subdomains
  • Few features beyond basic dynamic DNS

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to use; supported by donations through Patreon.
License
Proprietary
Platforms
Web
How it runs
Hosted service
Works offline
No
Best suited for
Home lab and self-hosting users who need a free hostname for a dynamic IP
Categories
Network tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Networking & Diagnostics); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 2 sources on file.

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