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How to avoid getting locked out when using Two-Factor Authentication?

TIPS & TRICKS   DEREK MANNING   1 COMMENTS

At Dynu, we know that your domain name is your business. It’s critical that your domains, hosting, and other products remain safe and secure.

We offer Two-Factor Authentication for free and it can be easily configured with your account. Even if a hacke...



What are phishing scams and how to avoid them?

TIPS & TRICKS   LAUREN ANDERSON   0 COMMENTS

Phishing scams are typically fraudulent email messages appearing to come from reputable entities like banks, online resources and credit card companies to direct you to a spoofed website or otherwise get you to divulge private information(e.g., passwords, credit card, or othe...



Dyn standard DNS service alternative - how to migrate

DNS   LAUREN ANDERSON   4 COMMENTS

Oracle Dyn announced the end-of-life of the Standard DNS service on 25 Jun 2019. On May 31, 2020, the “EOL Date”, the Standard DNS will be retired and will no longer be available:




Static vs dynamic IP - Do I need a static IP address?

DNS   DEREK MANNING   1 COMMENTS

You probably use your broadband connections for many activities when you're at home or at work, but you can also make use of that connection to access devices in your network even while you're away. For example, you might want to view your home security camera, get files...



Tips to speed up your website

TIPS & TRICKS   LAUREN ANDERSON   0 COMMENTS

Improving site speed not only improves visitor satisfaction but it also has a direct influence on your search rankings. According to Akamai: 47% of people expect a web page to load in two seconds or less. 40% will abandon a web page if it takes more than three seconds to load. 52% of online shoppers say quick page loads are important for their loyalty to a site....



Hosting at home: what do you need?

TIPS & TRICKS   DEREK MANNING   0 COMMENTS

Hosting your own web server has a lot of benefits, for example, the flexibility to use any hardware you prefer and the freedom of having way more control over your bandwidth usage. You don't need a lot to make a server. But some things make it much easier. Here’s what you need to get started hosting your own web server...



Should you renew your domain name and when

DOMAINS   LAUREN ANDERSON   0 COMMENTS

If you are a business owner or an IT specialist, you may be owning a handful of domain names that are not in active use. You may have to frequently make a decision as to whether you should renew the domain name on a regular basis when you get the renewal notices for...



Manage dynamic DNS service with your mobile devices

PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT   DEREK MANNING   0 COMMENTS

One of the modern digital environment’s key features is being multi-channel. Being able to establish an effective presence in those channels that better serve the customers has always been our business goal. According to comScore’s 2017 Cross Platform Future in Focus rep...



API v2 is released!

PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT   LAUREN ANDERSON   1 COMMENTS

We have pretty amazing customers doing awesome things. ISPs, web hosting providers, online security experts, and many more disciplines rely on our Dynamic DNS service, DNS management, email hosting and system monitoring services to help them reach their goals. Our API ...



Are you familiar with these DNS records: CAA, URI, LOC

DNS   DEREK MANNING   3 COMMENTS

We are happy to anounce that we have added support for 3 more DNS records: CAA (Certification Authority Authorization), URI (Uniform Resource Identifier), LOC (Location). ...



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