diff --git a/src/lib/posts/dns-records-for-email-servers-explained-with-practical-examples.md b/src/lib/posts/dns-records-for-email-servers-explained-with-practical-examples.md index ef6140b..58f4498 100644 --- a/src/lib/posts/dns-records-for-email-servers-explained-with-practical-examples.md +++ b/src/lib/posts/dns-records-for-email-servers-explained-with-practical-examples.md @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ _dmarc.example.hexname.com. TXT "v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarc-report ## Filling your DNS records -If using a DNS service like HexName.com, you can register a subdomain (like `example.hexname.com`), create an `mx` record (such as `mx.example.hexname.com`), and add the above A, AAAA, MX, and TXT records. Ensure each record is entered precisely. +If using a DNS service like HexName.com, you can register a subdomain (like `example.hexname.com`), create an MX record (such as `mx.example.hexname.com`), and add the above A, AAAA, MX, and TXT records. Ensure each record is entered precisely. A complete (minimal) set for secure mail delivery: - A/AAAA records pointing to your mailserver's IP diff --git a/src/routes/+page.svelte b/src/routes/+page.svelte index 4d3e3bb..1888131 100644 --- a/src/routes/+page.svelte +++ b/src/routes/+page.svelte @@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
DDNS support
Yes
-
A, AAAA records
+
For A records
NS record support
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@

Set and forget it with DDNS

-

Update your A/AAAA records periodically with a script so that they always point to your IP

+

Update your DNS A records periodically with a script so that they always point to your IP

diff --git a/src/routes/faq/+page.svelte b/src/routes/faq/+page.svelte index 21b7a77..63c587d 100644 --- a/src/routes/faq/+page.svelte +++ b/src/routes/faq/+page.svelte @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
Do you offer Dynamic DNS services?
- Yes! We provide a DDNS service for A and AAAA records, allowing you to update your DNS records automatically whenever your IP address changes. + Yes! We provide a DDNS service for A records, allowing you to update your DNS records automatically whenever your IP address changes.
@@ -95,12 +95,12 @@
-
How do I use my DDNS token to update my A/AAAA record?
+
How do I use my DDNS token to update my A record?
- To update your A/AAAA record using the token, you have to make an HTTP PUT request to the following URL: https://hexname.com/api/v1/ddns/ipv4/[TOKEN]/[NEW_IP] + To update your A record using the token, make an HTTP PUT request to the following URL: https://hexname.com/api/v1/ddns/ipv4/[TOKEN]/[NEW_IP]

- Here is a basic Bash script you can set to periodically update your IP: + Here is a basic Bash script you can use to periodically update your IP:
The second line uses a public API to fetch your current IP. The third line updates the record with the new IP using your token. -

- To update your AAAA record with your IPv6 address, replace ipv4 in the script with ipv6 in both places. +
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@
What does DDNS mean?
- DDNS stands for Dynamic DNS and is a service that lets you update a DNS record (usually an A/AAAA record) to point to your desired IP address. + DDNS stands for Dynamic DNS and is a service that lets you update a DNS record (usually an A record) to point to your desired IP address.
This is mostly useful for individuals who would like to expose services run at their home to the internet and have a memorable domain instead of having to use the IP address.