Ddns Setting - EverFocus EDN Series User Manual

7.1.2.3 DDNS Setting

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a service used to map a domain name to the dynamic IP
address of a network device. You can set up the DDNS service for remote access to the IP camera.
DDNS assigns a domain name (URL) to the IP camera, so that the user does not need to go through
the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server has changed. Once the IP is
changed, the IP camera will automatically update the information to the DDNS to ensure it is
always available for remote access.
Before enabling the following DDNS function, users should have applied for a host name from the
DDS service provider's website. We support two DDNS server providers, which you can see on the
drop-down list of Please select DDNS server.
Note: We highly recommend that you use xxxx.everfocusddns.com for the simplicity of
setting up your IP cameras.
To use EverFocus DDNS server:
1. Apply a free host name from EverFocus DDNS server: Enter the Web page of EverFocus DDNS
server (www.everfocusddns.com). Type a desired host name in the textbox.
2. Click the Check button for the server to check whether the host name is available. If a
message "xxxx is available" shows, it means this host name is available and is registered for
your use.
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