Getting started guide: DynDNS with an Infomaniak domain

This guide explains how to set up a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) record for a domain name with DNS hosted at Infomaniak.

This free alternative to Dyn and DynHost is very useful if you want to access devices connected to the internet from outside with dynamic IP addresses (e.g., NAS, surveillance camera, router, smart home devices, etc.).

Prerequisites

• The domain name's DNS zone must be managed by Infomaniak. If needed, transfer your domains to Infomaniak.
• Your device or application must support dynamic DNS records.

Create a Dynamic DNS for Your Domain

To access your domain names:

1. Login to the Infomaniak Manager (manager.infomaniak.com) using a web browser like Brave or Firefox.
2. Click on the ‍ icon in the top-right of the interface (or navigate through the left sidebar menu, for example).
3. Select Domains (under Web & Domain).
4. Click directly on the name of the relevant object in the displayed table.
5. Click on Dynamic DNS in the left sidebar menu.
6. Click on the blue button Add Dynamic DNS
   
   1. Choose the desired subdomain or leave the Dynamic DNS Name field empty to use the main domain.
   2. Specify an IP address; this will be dynamically updated by your device/application.
   3. Set an identifier; this identifier must be entered in your device/application's configuration.

Configure Dynamic DNS on Your Device

Configuring dynamic DNS varies from one device to another. The following guides are provided as references and enable you to link a domain name with:

• a Synology NAS
• a Qnap NAS
• Zyxel / Sunrise Internet Box
• Fritzbox
• Jeedom
• Linux via ddclient
   
• potentially any device via the API