[The Computer Kid] How To Get A Free Static IP

[Conrad Sykes]

Having a static IP address can come in handy for a ton of things, such as setting up a cheap home server, or being able to SSH into your home machine. But unfortunately most Internet Service Providers (ISP's) give you a new dynamic ip address that changes frequently.

Fortunately, there is a free application that works with Mac, Windows, and Linux, which will give you a static Hostname (URL) that automatically redirects to your dynamic ip (autmatically updates whenever dynamic IP changes). Here's a 1 minute video that explains...

 The download and installation process is quite easy and instructions are provided for which ever Operating System you are using. I would highly recommend this service for anyone who wants an easy way to avoid the hassel of dynamic IP addresses. Check it out for yourself at www.noip.com. Note: If you are using a router/wireless-router you may need to enable a static IP address for your computer on your LAN and enable port forwarding in your router.


NOTE: For Ubuntu users
After installing I found that inorder for a non-root account to be able to run/start the noip program I had to run the following to commands

sudo chmod 770 /usr/local/etc/no-ip2.conf

 sudo chown YOUR-USER-NAME /usr/local/etc/no-ip2.conf 

also if your comptuer is using a router make sure you start the program with the -F flag to make sure you're giving the noip service your routers ip and not your LAN ip for the computer.

noip2 -F

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Posted By Conrad Sykes to The Computer Kid at 3/24/2013 09:50:00 PM