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Follow these instructions to set up a dynamic DNS (DDNS) service using No-IP.
Sign Up:
Go to and click on the Sign Up button.
Fill in Your Details:
Enter your email, username, and password.
Complete the captcha if prompted.
Verify Your Email:
Check your inbox for a verification email from No-IP.
Click the verification link to confirm your account.
Once verified, log in to your No-IP account.
Navigate to the Dashboard:
After logging in, go to the No-IP dashboard.
Click "Create Hostname":
Look for the Create Hostname button and click it.
Fill in the Fields:
Hostname: Enter a desired hostname (e.g., yourname.no-ip.org).
Domain: Select a domain from the drop-down menu provided by No-IP.
DNS Host (A): Ensure this option is selected.
IP Address: No-IP will automatically detect your current public IP address. Confirm that it is correct.
Create Hostname:
Click the Create Hostname button to save your settings.
Navigate to DDNS Settings:
From the dashboard, find the DDNS settings option (usually under Dynamic DNS or a similar tab).
Click "Create DDNS Key":
Look for the Create DDNS Key button and click it.
Generate DDNS Key:
Click on the Generate DDNS Key button.
Save the Information:
The generated key will be used for DDNS settings on your router.
Important: This is the only time the key will be displayed. Save it securely.
Access Your Router Interface:
Open a web browser and enter your router’s IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) into the address bar.
Login to Your Router:
Enter your router’s username and password to access the settings.
Find DDNS Settings:
Navigate to the DDNS or Dynamic DNS section of your router’s settings.
This option might be located under Advanced Settings or Network Settings, depending on your router model.
Enter DDNS Information:
Service Provider: Select No-IP from the list of DDNS providers.
Hostname: Enter the hostname you created on No-IP (e.g., yourname.no-ip.org).
Username/Email: Enter your No-IP account username or email.
Password/DDNS Key: Enter the DDNS key you generated in Step 3.
Save Settings:
Save the DDNS settings on your router.
Once configured, your router will automatically update your public IP address with No-IP.
Here’s how the Summary can be formatted for GitBook with clarity and readability:
Using No-IP allows you to create a dynamic DNS (DDNS) service that updates your hostname with your current IP address. This setup simplifies remote access to devices on your network, such as cameras or home servers, from anywhere in the world.
By following the steps provided, you can:
Set up a No-IP account and create a hostname.
Generate a DDNS key (optional but recommended).
Configure your router to keep your hostname updated automatically.
This setup is especially useful for networks with a dynamic IP address, common in most home Internet plans, where the public IP changes periodically based on the provider.
Static IP for Cameras: Ensure your cameras are assigned a static IP within your router, whether or not you use a DDNS. This prevents changes to the camera's internal IP, which could disrupt connections.
Here’s an example of an RTSP link and its breakdown:
RTSP Link:
Breakdown:
admin: Camera's username.
111111: Camera's password.
192.168.1.2: Internal IP address assigned to the camera.
559: Port used by the camera.
live/ch1: Camera’s SD channel.
To make your camera stream accessible from outside your network:
Replace the internal IP address (192.168.1.2) with your public IP address.
Example of a public IP: 174.116.22.184.
The final RTSP URL to submit to Fry will look like this:
