Hello all, I recently transformed my old computer into a server and I installed LAMP and it's working fine when it comes to a device connected to my router. However I was unable to set it online for my websites and testing... (I know that is not recommended because of the slow internet connection :P)

I did manage to port forward my Ubuntu server from my Thomson router and when I access my IP (the one in the router "settings") on a browser it works but I sent the link to a friend and he told me the page was not found.

I was wondering if anyone with a Dynamic IP address was able to put him home/office server online.

Those are some information about my setup:
- Server OS: Ubuntu Server Version 11.04
- Router: Thomson TG585 v7
- ISP: IDM
- Internet Speed: 1Mbps

I am soon changing to a cable connection because 5GB are not enough (not even 1/4 of what I need :P, I think all of you agree with me on this one) :P

So my question to you: Is it possible to put my home server online with a Dynamic IP, if yes, what should I do?

Thanks, waiting for your answer :)
Yes, you should visit websites like http://dyndns.org, these give you a domain name and your server wil sync with this website when it changes its IP address, thus always directing to the new IP address. However, you need to also make sure that you have a real, external IP address, accessible from the internet, and not just an IP address that is internal to your ISP. This could be dynamic, too, but unfortunately there's no way an internal IP address will be directly accessible from the internet (without setting up a VPN, or redirecting traffic over another server with a real IP address), since it is exclusive to the ISP. In such cases, the ISP acts as a transparent proxy.

Websites like http://www.whatismyip.com can give you your IP address and identify it. If the IP address is identified as your ISP's address, you can be pretty sure that it is not your own real IP address.
You can do it with dynamic dns.
Check no-ip, for more information you can google " dynamic dns ".
You will get more information about the service, there is some free and other for money...


Edit: Sorry for the same information, I guess yasamoka's connection is faster than mine.
You said your ISP is IDM ?? then its impossible to do what you want, even if you use dyndns or no-ip, idm is the only isp that apply nating on their customer, check your modem's wan ip is it 10.x.z.y ?? if so forget about port forwarding.
If you want a solution you buy or get a vpn with public ip.
Aly wroteYou said your ISP is IDM ?? then its impossible to do what you want, even if you use dyndns or no-ip, idm is the only isp that apply nating on their customer, check your modem's wan ip is it 10.x.z.y ?? if so forget about port forwarding.
If you want a solution you buy or get a vpn with public ip.
IDM is not the only ISP which applies NATing on their customers. Most other, if not ALL, ISPs, apply NATing too. As soon as they put you behind a gateway, anyways, you're done. 10.x.y.z refers to the IP address within the gateway if I'm not mistaken.

Second of all, I think if he asks for the plan (to have real IP address) at IDM, it may work, but I'm not sure.
^^ not really those ISPs give real IPs for their customers:
Sodetel (I am subscribed with them).
Ogero.
Wise.
Terranet.

I am not sure about Cyberia, IDM I used to be with them they give private IPs.
Of course he can request to have a real IP from IDM, but last time I checked with them (Before IMEWE upgrades) the lowest package with real IP was about 100$, it is not really feasible for home users I guess a VPN is a cheaper solution.
Aly wrote^^ not really those ISPs give real IPs for their customers:
Sodetel (I am subscribed with them).
Ogero.
Wise.
Terranet.

I am not sure about Cyberia, IDM I used to be with them they give private IPs.
Of course he can request to have a real IP from IDM, but last time I checked with them (Before IMEWE upgrades) the lowest package with real IP was about 100$, it is not really feasible for home users I guess a VPN is a cheaper solution.
Can you run software like rejetto HFS and choose a port, then I can try to connect to you over your real IP address? Just so we can check the IP addresses. Is that feasible?
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