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# Setting up Dynamic DNS (optional) |
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## Setup |
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The playbook can configure Dynamic DNS with [ddclient](https://github.com/ddclient/ddclient) for you. It is a Perl client used to update dynamic DNS entries for accounts on Dynamic DNS Network Service Provider. |
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Most cloud providers / ISPs will charge you extra for a static IP address. If you're not hosting a highly reliable homeserver you can workaround this via dynamic DNS. |
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To set this up, you'll need to get the username/password from your DNS provider. For google domains, this process is described [here](https://support.google.com/domains/answer/6147083). |
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## Prerequisite |
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After you've gotten the proper credentials you can add the following config to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml`: |
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You'll need to get a username and password from your DNS provider. Please consult with the provider about how to retrieve them. |
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## Adjusting the playbook configuration |
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To enable dynamic DNS, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file: |
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```yaml |
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matrix_dynamic_dns_enabled: true |
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matrix_dynamic_dns_domain_configurations: |
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- provider: domains.google.com |
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- provider: example.net |
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protocol: dyndn2 |
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username: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
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password: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
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username: YOUR_USERNAME_HERE |
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password: YOUR_PASSWORD_HERE |
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domain: "{{ matrix_domain }}" |
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``` |
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## Installing |
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After configuring the playbook, run the [installation](installing.md) command: `just install-all` or `just setup-all` |
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## Additional Reading |
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