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Dynamic DNS Setup Instructions for Raspberry Pi

Regardless of where your server is you can always gain access to it using Dynamic DNS Services

Part 1 of 9: Create a user profile at the dnsdynamic website: https://www.dnsdynamic.org

Part 2 of 9: Choose “add a new domain” once logged in on the dnsdynamic website.

Part 3 of 9: Start Raspberry: Plug device in, if not already powered on

Part 4 of 9: Login to device: Once the operating system finishes loading, you will need to log in. The default username is "pi", and the default password is "raspberry"

Part 5 of 9: Install the update service:: Once logged in type, "sudo apt-get install ddclient"

Part 6 of 9: Edit the \etc\ddclient.conf file: Replace the username, password, and domain with the information for your account

 
  # Configuration file for ddclient generated by debconf
  # 
  # /etc/ddclient.conf
  daemon=60 # check every 60 seconds
  syslog=yes # log update msgs to syslog
  mail=root # mail all msgs to root
  mail-failure=root # mail failed update msgs to root
  pid=/var/run/ddclient.pid # record PID in file.
  ssl=yes # use ssl-support.
  use=web, web=myip.dnsdynamic.com # get ip from server. 
  server=www.dnsdynamic.org # default server
  login=YOUR-LOGIN # your login 
  password=YOUR-PASSWORD # your password 
  server=www.dnsdynamic.org, \ 
  protocol=dyndns2 \
  YOUR-DOMAIN 

Part 7 of 9: Save the changes to the ddclient.conf file

Part 8 of 9: Restart ddclient service: Type "/etc/init.d/ddclient restart" to restart the service

Part 9 of 9: Configure your router to forward ports: Forward port 80 for web, 21 for ftp, or other ports needed for hosted website to your Raspberry Pi. Please consult with router manual for further instructions.