Dyn vs NoIP?

Hoog23

Getting the hang of it
Joined
Jun 5, 2014
Messages
110
Reaction score
29
So I just got a notice that I'm about to get billed $40 from Dyn. (Up until last year I think it was free) Any reason (besides have to reconfigure everything) not to use NoIP? Thanks
 

fenderman

Staff member
Joined
Mar 9, 2014
Messages
36,897
Reaction score
21,250
So I just got a notice that I'm about to get billed $40 from Dyn. (Up until last year I think it was free) Any reason (besides have to reconfigure everything) not to use NoIP? Thanks
its been a paid service for over two years now...Why Dyn Needed to Discontinue Free DynDNS Pro | Dyn Blog
I believe the free no ip account will require monthly logins...there are other completely free services..there are often coupons for dyn that will bring it to 25...
 

Dodutils

Pulling my weight
Joined
Dec 10, 2016
Messages
451
Reaction score
166
I believe the free no ip account will require monthly logins...there are other completely free services..there are often coupons for dyn that will bring it to 25...
yes monthly confirmation, you receive a notice about confirmation with a link, you click the link, pass the Captcha and it's done but no "real" login needed.
upload_2017-2-7_8-12-37.png
 

MrRalphMan

Getting the hang of it
Joined
Jan 20, 2016
Messages
309
Reaction score
72
I used NO-IP for a few years before getting a static IP and you do need to confirm it every 30 days. Even if you miss it and it 'expires' you still have a grace period to re-enable it before it get's blown away forever.
 

bp2008

Staff member
Joined
Mar 10, 2014
Messages
12,666
Reaction score
14,006
Location
USA
I finally ended up paying for no-ip enhanced a few years ago. No more nag messages on the half dozen or more hostnames I maintain for people.
 

TonyR

IPCT Contributor
Joined
Jul 15, 2014
Messages
16,451
Reaction score
38,164
Location
Alabama
So I just got a notice that I'm about to get billed $40 from Dyn. (Up until last year I think it was free) Any reason (besides have to reconfigure everything) not to use NoIP? Thanks
I have used No-IP for 4 years now with no issues, I have the enhanced account (25 hostnames for $24.95 per year). They offer a free Dynamic Update Client program that "....continually checks for IP address changes in the background and automatically updates the DNS at No-IP whenever it changes", according to No-IP.
 

Hoog23

Getting the hang of it
Joined
Jun 5, 2014
Messages
110
Reaction score
29
Thanks all. I think I will check out Duck.

I used No-IP at my moms place but then found out that the dynamic ip really didnt change. I asked the Comcast Tech and he said the only time it would change is if the router went offline overnight and someone else needed a new ip (like a new install) and then it could possibly take that IP.
 

nayr

IPCT Contributor
Joined
Jul 16, 2014
Messages
9,329
Reaction score
5,325
Location
Denver, CO
ive been using affraid.org for a decade now, I like it.. nice and simple, although Ive been paying for a while its for features none of you guys need.
 

TonyR

IPCT Contributor
Joined
Jul 15, 2014
Messages
16,451
Reaction score
38,164
Location
Alabama
Thanks all. I think I will check out Duck.

I used No-IP at my moms place but then found out that the dynamic ip really didnt change. I asked the Comcast Tech and he said the only time it would change is if the router went offline overnight and someone else needed a new ip (like a new install) and then it could possibly take that IP.
If the MAC address of the modem is changed manually or if the modem is replaced your IP will likely change. That could be a loooong time.
 

nowandthen

Getting comfortable
Joined
Oct 11, 2014
Messages
177
Reaction score
44
Dyn is getting expensive! 1st year I paid $25, next time I renewed for $54 (2 year subscription), now they want $72 (for 2 year subscription). No-IP "no-nag" is $24.95 a year.
 

mycoma

BIT Beta Team
Joined
Jun 11, 2014
Messages
150
Reaction score
51
Another good free one is Dynu.com I use it and it is very easy to setup.
 
Top