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Q top What is Dynamic DNS? And why do I need it?
A You need Dynamic DNS when the IP address of your server is dynamic. Many of the Internet users today connect to the Internet via DSL, cable or dialup connection. Most of them are assigned different IP address every time they connect to the ISP. In order to run your own web/ftp/game server or just connect to your computer for any other reason you need to always know your IP address and let everybody else know it. It must be very hard to constantly trace your IP and just think of how to inform others of the change. This is the point when you start thinking of Dynamic DNS service such as 2MyDNS.com. The service like 2MyDNS can make your life easier. You just create an account with us, choose the right service for you, and enter the needed host info. Dynamic DNS service from 2MyDNS.com allows you to inform all other users each time your IP address changes either manually from a web page, or by running a small program that automatically connects to 2MyDNS.com each time it notices that your IP address has changed.
 
Q top How do I get started?
A To get started, you’ll need to create an account with 2MyDNS.com. First, you must read and agree to our Terms of Service. Then you can proceed to signup page. There you’ll have to provide a valid email address, so that you can receive the confirmation email. By clicking on verification link, you’ll finish the sign up process and can start using your account right away. Go to Login page, then just select what service you’d like to use and add new host in the appropriate section. Good Luck!
 
Q top I set up an account, what do I do now?
A Once you finished setting up your account, you can login and start adding new hosts to different 2MyDNS.com services.
 
Q top Can I host multiple web sites on one IP address?
A Virtually, Yes. You’ll need a web server that uses the ‘host’ header to route the different domains to different web instances.
For more information please refer to: First, you should create domains, as many as you need, at 2MyDNS.com and point them to the same IP address (your IP address). Then you should configure your web server, so that it understands how to route the requests.
 
Q top Do you store my web page?
A No. We do not host web pages, we only provide redirection to an existing URL, which means that your web page must be stored somewhere else.
 
Q top How many hostnames can I have?
A There are 2 types of users at 2MyDNS.com: Free and Privileged.
Free users can have up to 5 hostnames in each of the following services: Standard, HTTP Relay, and Stealth Relay.
Privileged users can have up to 20 hostnames in each service offered by 2MyDNS: Standard, Premier, HTTP Relay, and Stealth Relay.
 
Q top What is the difference between FREE and PRIVILEGED users?
A 2MyDNS has 2 types of users: FREE and PRIVILEGED.

 FREEPRIVILEGED
Standard Service5 Domains20 Domains
Premier ServiceNone20 Domains
HTTP Relay Service5 Domains20 Domains
Stealth Relay Service5 Domains20 Domains
Pop-ups in Stealth Relay YesNo
Primary MX RecordNoYes
30 days inactivity deletionYesNo

We understand that for many users free service is more than enough, but would like to encourage them to help us support 2MyDNS.com through their donations. We believe you like the service we provide and hope that you are going to help us improve it.
 

Q top How do I become a Privileged user?
A It is very easy. Just transfer ANY sum through PayPal to 2MyDNS.com, which we are going to spend on the development of our services, and we'll upgrade your account to Privileged user. Please don't forget to include your user name with the transfer for faster upgrade.
 
Q top Can I use my own domain with your services?
A Yes. You can use your own domain with our 2MyDNS Premier Service.
 
Q top What is a valid hostname?
A Hostnames must be no longer than 50 characters in length. You can use a-z, 0-9, and "-". Also there are no spaces allowed in the hostname and it cannot start with "-".
 
Q top What is valid IP address?
A The valid IP address format is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is number from 0 to 255.
 
Q top Why do I need URL redirect?
A URL redirect allows you to have one short name for a web page that has a long URL.
For example you can have http://me.2myip.net redirect to http://www.geocities.com/NewYork/1256/1789/1980/hnder.htm
URL redirect is available in 2MyDNS HTTP Relay and Stealth Relay services.
 
Q top Can I run Email server using 2MyDNS.com?
A Yes. We offer 2 types of MX records: Primary MX and Backup MX
Primary MX is added automatically to your hostname at the time of creation if you are a Privileged user. Backup MX is available to all users.
 
Q top What domain names are available to get a hostname on?
A We are constantly updating the list of available domain names and adding the new ones. You can see them in the list here.
 
Q top Can I use 2MyDNS.com if I have my own full domain name?
A Yes. You can use your own domain name with our 2MyDNS Premier service.
 
Q top I have my own domain name. What do I need for to transfer it to 2MyDNS.com?
A You’ll need to modify your domain information with the company that registered your domain (for example, InterNic or register.com). Here is the info you need to modify:
Domain servers:
NS1.2MYDNS.COM
NS2.2MYDNS.COM
NS3.2MYDNS.COM
 
Q top How can I update my host info once my IP address changes?
A There are 2 ways to update your host info: You can do this either manually through our website or you can use Dynamic Update Client to perform this task automatically.
Using your browser: Login to your account and select the host you want to apply changes to. Once you change your IP address to the new one, click on "Modify Host" button. The changes will be applied after approximately 1 minute.
Using update client: You can use any update client available (we offer the list of available clients). Please note that these Clients were written by the third party and 2MyDNS.com doesn’t provide any technical support for these programs.
 
Q top Can I update 2MyDNS HTTP Relay or 2MyDNS Stealth Relay host records with the client application?
A No. All updates and changes to these host records should be done via your browser interface.
 
Q top Can I use 2MyDNS services for a server behind a cable/DSL router?
A Yes. You’ll have to set up port forwarding on your router; see your router documentation for instructions. Then point your hostname(s) at the router’s external IP as usually, and router should handle sending the right traffic to your internal server.
 
Q top Can I have multiple hostnames/domains pointing to the same IP?
A Yes. You can have multiple hostnames/domains pointing to the same IP. You’ll need to configure your update client properly, so that it would update different host records in your account once there is a change in your IP address.
 
Q top I want to run a mail server, but my ISP has blocked port 25. Is there anything I can do?
A No. Unfortunately, you cannot run mail server unless you have port 25 open.
 
Q top Why can’t people connect to my web/ftp/mail/other server?
A Double check to ensure that your server software is configured and running properly. If you are running any firewall software, make sure it allows inbound connections to the appropriate port (for example, port 80 for web; port 21 for ftp). If you use cable/DSL router, make sure you’ve set up port forwarding properly.
It is also possible that your ISP is blocking inbound connections to the port you need to use. In this case, you can reconfigure your server to a different port and use either 2MyDNS HTTP Relay or Stealth Relay services.
 
Q top Can I run web server if my ISP blocked port 80?
A Yes, you can. You can redirect HTTP requests to a different port using either 2MyDNS HTTP Relay or Stealth Relay services.
 
Q top Why can’t I sign in?
A 2MyDNS uses cookies in order to keep track of your login session. If you have turned off cookies in your browser or use cookie blocking software, you will be unable to login to use our services.
 
Q top I lost my password. What should I do?
A Due to security reasons, we don’t email you the password. We can only reset your password and email you the link to the page where you’ll be able to set the new password. To proceed click here.
 
Q top How can I delete a host?
A Login to your account. Select the host you want to delete. On the next screen click on "Delete Host" button. Once you delete the host, it cannot be restored, you will have to reenter it as the New Host. Note: You cannot delete the blocked host, you’ll need to contact 2MyDNS.com support for assistance.
 
Q top How can I delete my account?
A Login to your account. Click on “Preferences” button. On the next screen click on “Delete Account” button. Once you delete the account it cannot be restored and all the hosts associated with this account will be also deleted. Note: You cannot delete the account if it contains the blocked host, you’ll need to contact 2MyDNS.com support for assistance.
 
Q top How can I enable primary MX?
A Primary MX is not available for FREE users. FREE users can use only Backup MX. Primary MX is available only for PRIVILEGED users. The MX record is created automatically when the new host is created.
 
Q top What is Backup MX (Mail Exchanger) and how to enable it?
A When you sign up for backup mail exchanger service, you can add your backup email server to the zone record of your host. Please note that backup mail exchanger cannot point to your hostname.
If you need to enable backup MX in 2MyDNS Standard Service, first you should make an arrangement with your ISP or somebody else to use their email server as your backup MX. Then login to your account at 2MyDNS.com. Select the host you want to add it to, and check “Backup MX” option. Also in "Email Exchanger" field, write the name of backup MX you’ll be using.
 
Q top Does 2MyDNS.com support Round Robin?
A Yes. 2MyDNS.com supports Round Robin. Just create 2 “A” records with the same domain name and different IP addresses, and your visitors will be load balanced between the two servers. Round Robin works only with 2MyDNS Premier Service.
 
Q top How often can/should I update my hostname?
A There is no need to update your records unless your IP address has changed. If you update your records without IP change more than 3 times within 24 hours, your domain may be blocked for abusive use.
Note: If you are a FREE user, you should force the update even if the IP address remains the same every 25-30 days. This is necessary to prevent your inactive domains (domains that had no updates for more than 30 days) from being deleted. To avoid this and to enjoy other extra features you can upgrade your account to PRIVILEGED user.
 
Q top I've updated my hostname, why isn’t it working?
A Normally it may take up to 1 minute for the changes to take effect. There may be instances when it may take up to 10 minutes for the changes to take in effect due to different circumstances.
 
Q top How can I mark my host "offline"?
A There are 2 ways to set your host"offline":
- Using your browser: Login to your account and select the host you need to set "offline". Enter 127.0.0.1 or 0.0.0.0 into IP address field.
- Using your update client: Locate and select "offline" IP option or similar option depending on your client application. For more info, please contact your client support.
 
Q top I want to develop my own client. Where should I start?
A We welcome all new client developers and will be happy to help you. You should visit our tech spec at http://dyn.2mydns.com for more info. If you need any additional info, feel free to email us.
 
Q top Why does my wildcard setting disappear?
A This may happen if you enabled wildcard option using your browser and after this updated the host records via your update client. The reason for the wildcard option to disappear is that your update client has wildcard option set up to NO. And every time it updates the record, it modifies the host record and disables the wildcard accordingly. The solution is simple; you have set Wildcard option to YES or UNCHANGED depending on the client you are using. For more info, please refer to the client’s support team.
 
Q top How can I redirect to a different port?
A You can redirect HTTP requests to a different port using either 2MyDNS HTTP Relay or 2MyDNS Stealth Relay services.
 
Q top Can I redirect something other than HTTP using 2MyDNS HTTP Relay or 2MyDNS Stealth Relay services?
A No. 2MyDNS HTTP Relay and Stealth Relay services are strictly HTTP redirecting services and the only thing they redirect is URL or HTTP.
 
Q top Can I have my IP address reverse resolved to my hostname?
A No. There is nothing we can do about it. Your ISP controls the reverse delegation for your IP address.
 
Q top Why can I reach my site at yourname.2mydns.com, but not www.yourname.2mydns.com?
A To make it work, you have to enable Wildcard option.
There are 2 ways to make it work:
- Using your browser: You need to check "Enable Wildcard" option in your host setup.
- Using your update client: Depending on the client application, please contact the support for you client program.
 
Q top How can I change email address on my account?
A Login to your account. Click on "Preferences" button. Then click on the link "Click here to change your email". Now enter your new email address and click "Submit". The verification email will be sent to your new email address. Once you receive it, follow the instructions provided in this email.
 
Q top Will using 2MyDNS slow downloads from my server to my users?
A No. The data from your server to your clients never passes through our server. Our servers are only used to find out the current IP address of your server, so the client knows where to connect to.
 
Q top I’m running Windows XP. Why I can’t reach my server from other computers?
A Starting with Windows XP, Microsoft has built in a basic firewall into Windows. This firewall is enabled by default, and will stop you from running server properly. To disable this firewall, go to Control Panel, Network Connections, right click on your Network Connections and go to Properties, then the Advanced Tab. On this screen you’ll see the Internet Connection Firewall box, where you can disable it. At the bottom of the screen there is also a Settings button to allow you to change the configuration of this firewall.
 
Q top Can I have web requests go to a different port automatically?
A Yes. You can redirect HTTP requests to a different port using either 2MyDNS HTTP Relay or 2MyDNS Stealth Relay services.
 
Q top How can I make www.yourname.2mydns.com work?
A There are 2 ways to make it work:
- Using your browser: You need to check "Enable Wildcard" option in your host setup.
- Using your update client: Depending on the client application, please contact the support for you client program.
 
Q top Why is my hostname blocked for abuse?
A Your host was blocked for the following reason: You were trying to post updates without any changes more than 3 times within 24 hours.
 
Q top Can you recommend me some email/ftp/web software for to get started?
A Sure. Here are some suggestions:
Web Servers: Microsoft | Apache
FTP Servers: Serv-U | Jgaa | Ipswitch
Email Servers: SLMail | Microsoft | Sendmail
Please note: 2MyDNS is not affiliated with the authors of these programs, and we do not provide any support for them. This list selections are based on personal experience and user suggestions.
 

 

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