Dynamic DNS (DDNS)

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) lets you use a stable domain name (like myproxy.example.com) to access your XProxy dashboard and proxies — even when your public IP changes.

Why use DDNS with XProxy?

• One stable domain for your dashboard and all proxy endpoints.
• No need to remember or update IPs when your ISP changes them.
• XProxy automatically keeps the domain pointing to your current public IP.

Quick start

1. Open XProxy → General Settings → Dynamic DNS.
2. Select a provider tab.
3. Toggle Enabled ON.
4. Fill in the required fields (see provider details below).
5. Set Update interval to 60 seconds.
6. Click Save. XProxy syncs immediately.
7. Click Test to confirm the provider returns "Synchronized".

Provider 1 — DNS-O-Matic

• Username — your DNS-O-Matic account email/username.
• Password — your DNS-O-Matic password.
• Hostname — leave empty to update all.dnsomatic.com, or set a specific host.

Provider 2 — Cloudflare

• API Token — token with DNS Read + DNS Edit for the target zone.
• Zone ID — the zone where your domain lives.
• Record Name — the DNS A record to update (e.g. proxy.example.com).
• Proxied — keep OFF for proxy endpoints; ON for public websites/dashboard only.
• TTL — use 60–120 seconds for faster global updates.

Step 1 — Create API Token

Open Cloudflare → My Profile → API Tokens → Create Token. Use the "Edit DNS" template. Scope must include Zone.DNS Read and Zone.DNS Edit. Limit to your target zone. Copy the token.

Step 2 — Get your Zone ID

Open your domain in Cloudflare → Overview → copy the Zone ID.

Step 3 — Create the A record

Open the DNS tab in Cloudflare and create an A record for your host (e.g. proxy.example.com). Use any IP now — XProxy will keep it updated.

Step 4 — Test and verify

After saving in XProxy, click Test. Then verify from a terminal:

nslookup proxy.example.com
# or
dig +short proxy.example.com

Provider 3 — NO-IP

• Username and Password/Key — your NO-IP credentials.
• Hostname — your NO-IP host (e.g. yourname.ddns.net).

Provider 4 — Dynu

• Hostname — your Dynu host (e.g. yourname.ddnsfree.com).
• Password — your Dynu account password (hashed automatically).
• Supports custom domains (point your domain NS to Dynu).

Provider 5 — DuckDNS

• Token — your DuckDNS token.
• Domain — your DuckDNS subdomain (e.g. yourname.duckdns.org).
• Note: DuckDNS only supports .duckdns.org subdomains — no custom domains.

TTL and propagation

TTL (Time To Live) is how long DNS servers cache your record. A shorter TTL means the world learns your new IP faster when it changes.

• Recommended TTL: 60–120 seconds for proxy use.
• If using Cloudflare Proxied mode, TTL is managed automatically.
• Keep Cloudflare Proxied OFF for proxy endpoints — proxied mode routes traffic through Cloudflare, which breaks proxy protocols.

Status indicators

• Synchronized — provider accepted the update. DNS record matches your current IP.
• No change — IP is already correct; next update is scheduled.
• Warning — temporary issue (e.g. rate limit); system will retry automatically.
• Error — wrong credentials or record not found. Fix the values and test again.

Troubleshooting

• Authentication failed — check username, token, or password.
• Record not found — confirm the host exists in your provider dashboard.
• Still showing old IP — wait for TTL to expire, or lower TTL for faster updates next time.
• Service offline — make sure DDNS is enabled in XProxy and you clicked Save.

FAQ

Can I use more than one DDNS provider at the same time?

Yes. Enable multiple providers and XProxy will update them all.

How do I check that my domain points to the new IP?

nslookup your.domain.com
# or
dig +short your.domain.com

What TTL should I use?

Use 60–120 seconds for proxy use. This ensures fast global propagation when your IP changes.