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can you run the mail server with dyndns?

twoodcc

twoodcc

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has anyone been able to do this? i don't see how it would, since all i have is a hostname for dns example: my.host.net

but for a mail address, it would be host.net (for this example). correct? but i don't own that
 
I haven't tried it, but one of the options when you use dyndns is to set up the mx record, so I'm guessing you can point that to your computer. I might try to set it up on my computer to see how it works out.
 
Yes, I was using dyndns to host dns for my mail server for years. Just setup the MX record. Be aware, if you have a dynamic IP and want to host your own outgoing SMTP, much of the mail that you send can get blacklisted because if came from a dynamic IP. I'd suggest using a fixed and trusted SMTP server or find someone that will accept a relay from your server.
 
dyndns does allows free services for mx records?? Can anyone confirm? I use zoneedit right now and it works well but I would just like another alternative.
 
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