: Using DynDNS to dynamically update your IP address In this link stark had suggested that I use IP address instead of a domain name. He had also suggested that, if your ip address changes dynamically

@Murphy175

DynDNS provides you with a domain name. As long as the domain name always points to your IP address it will work.

The update client runs on your computer, and periodically checks your IP address. If it detects that your IP address has changed it updates your DynDNS account so that your domain points to your new IP address.

Because of this no matter what your IP address is your domain name should point to it. As long as the update client is running to detect when the IP address changes.

If you go with only an IP address, as mentioned in the post you linked to, you will need to change the IP address in whatever is connecting to the server every time your IP changes. it is usually much better to use a domain name, especially in cases where your IP address will always be changing.

DynDNS will provide you with a free domain name which can do what you need. You won't need to purchase anything from an ISP like GoDaddy.

EDIT
As pointed out in the comments DynDNS no longer offers a free service. However another site offering a similar service for free is: www.no-ip.com/

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