What is the DDNS option on a TP-Link Router?
The Dynamic DNS (DDNS) option on your TP‑Link router means linking a static hostname at No‑IP to your changing public IP address. Once enabled, the router automatically updates the hostname whenever your IP changes, making remote access to your home network seamless and avoiding the need for manual IP updates.
Article Summary
- Log into your TP‑Link router via its default gateway.
- Navigate to the Dynamic DNS section (usually under Advanced → Network → Dynamic DNS).
- Select No‑IP as the service provider and enter your DDNS Key username, password, and hostname.
- Enable the DDNS setting and save the configuration.
- Verify the hostname is updated with your current public IP address to confirm remote access will work.
Step 1: Login to your TP-Link router via the default gateway.
Step 2: Once logged in, click on “Dynamic DNS.”
Step 3: Select No-IP as the service provider. Next, enter your DDNS Key username and DDNS Key password, as well as all.ddnskey.com as the domain. Then click “Enable DDNS.”
DDNS Key usernames and passwords are created individually for each hostname or group of hostnames. They are generated from the DNS Records page in your account.
Step 5: Click “Save.”
Congratulations, the TP-Link router will now send No-IP updates whenever the IP address changes