matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/docs/configuring-playbook-dynamic-dns.md
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# Setting up Dynamic DNS (optional)
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.
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.
## Prerequisite
You'll need to get a username and password from your DNS provider. Please consult with the provider about how to retrieve them.
## Adjusting the playbook configuration
To enable dynamic DNS, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
```yaml
matrix_dynamic_dns_enabled: true
matrix_dynamic_dns_domain_configurations:
- provider: example.net
protocol: dyndn2
username: YOUR_USERNAME_HERE
password: YOUR_PASSWORD_HERE
domain: "{{ matrix_domain }}"
```
## Installing
After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
```sh
ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
```
The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
## Additional Reading
Additional resources:
- https://matrix.org/docs/guides/free-small-matrix-server