iKuai IPv4 DDNS: Bind Public IP to Domain

# iKuai IPv4 DDNS: Bind Public IP to Domain ## 📌 Video Overview This tutorial, presented by DP, provides a comprehensive guide on configuring **Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service in iKuai RouterOS** to automatically bind IPv4 public IP addresses with custom domain names. This beginner-friendly walkthrough is ideal for users who need remote access to home networks or want to host personal servers. --- ## 🔧 Prerequisites Before starting the configuration, prepare the following: 1. **DNSPod TOKEN Credentials** - Obtain TOKEN ID and TOKEN key from DNSPod platform - Refer to the author's previous tutorial video for detailed application process 2. **Domain Name Planning** - Decide on the domain to bind (e.g., dpit-t2-v4-ikuai.lib00.com) - Actual domain names can be shorter; the tutorial uses a longer name for demonstration purposes 3. **DNSPod Domain Pre-configuration** - Manually create an A record in DNSPod's management console - Enter domain prefix (subdomain part) - Set record type to "A" - IP address can be temporarily set to any value (e.g., 8.8.8.8 or 0.0.0.0) - **Important**: iKuai DDNS can only update existing records, not create new ones --- ## ⚙️ iKuai System Configuration Steps 1. **Access DDNS Configuration** - Navigate to: Advanced Applications → Dynamic Domain 2. **Add/Edit DDNS Rule** - **Provider**: Select DNSPod (or other DNS service provider) - **Domain**: Enter complete domain name (copy from DNSPod) - **Main Domain**: Can be left empty - **TOKEN ID**: Enter TOKEN ID obtained from DNSPod - **TOKEN**: Enter TOKEN key obtained from DNSPod 3. **Resolution Parameter Settings** - **Resolution Settings**: Select "External Line" - **Resolution Network Card**: Select WAN1 (if multiple WAN ports exist, choose the one needing resolution) - **Resolution IP Type**: Select "Internet Export IP" - **Record Type**: Select "A Record" 4. **Save and Enable** - Click save configuration - Change status from "Disabled" to "Enabled" --- ## ✅ Verification Process 1. **Check DNSPod Backend** - Refresh DNSPod DNS records page - Verify if domain's corresponding IP has updated to current public IP 2. **Verify Public IP** - In iKuai system: Network → External Network Settings, check WAN port IP address - Use third-party IP detection tools (e.g., ip.lib00.com) for verification - Confirm that domain resolution IP matches actual public IP --- ## 💡 Technical Highlights - **Dynamic DNS (DDNS)**: Suitable for scenarios with dynamic public IP addresses, automatically maintaining domain-IP binding relationships - **Permission Limitations**: iKuai DDNS functionality can only update existing DNS records, not create new ones - **Use Cases**: Remote access, NAS services, home surveillance, personal website hosting, etc. --- ## 🎯 Target Audience - iKuai soft router beginner users - Tech enthusiasts building home network services - Users with dynamic public IPv4 addresses - Developers needing stable domain access to internal network services --- ## 🏷️ SEO Keywords iKuai DDNS setup, dynamic DNS configuration, IPv4 public IP binding, DNSPod integration, soft router DDNS tutorial, iKuai beginner guide, dynamic IP domain resolution, home network remote access