🛠️ Tik DNS Step-by-Step Guide – Set Up Dynamic DNS in Minutes

👋 Introduction

Setting up Dynamic DNS doesn’t have to be complicated.

With Tik DNS, you can get your own free subdomain and keep it updated automatically — even if your IP changes daily.

📌 What You Need Before Starting

✔️ An internet connection with dynamic IP

✔️ A device or server running 24/7 (PC, NAS, VPS, router)

✔️ Basic knowledge of terminal or command line

🌐 Step 1: Register a Free Subdomain

1️⃣ Visit https://tikdns.com

2️⃣ Choose a free subdomain (example: myserver.tikdns.com)

3️⃣ Copy your unique API token

⚙️ Step 2: Update Your IP Address

You can update your IP address automatically using a simple command.

 

Example:

curl "https://tikdns.com/update?token=YOUR_TOKEN&ip=auto"

🔄 Step 3: Automate With Cron Job (Linux)

1️⃣ Open crontab editor

2️⃣ Add this line:

*/5 * * * * curl -s "https://tikdns.com/update?token=YOUR_TOKEN&ip=auto" > /dev/null

3️⃣ Save and exit

💻 Windows Users

Windows users can use Task Scheduler or PowerShell scripts to automate IP updates.

🔐 Best Practices

✔️ Keep your API token private

✔️ Use HTTPS only

✔️ Update IP every 5–10 minutes

🚀 Final Thoughts

Tik DNS makes Dynamic DNS simple and accessible for everyone.

👉 Start now for free: https://tikdns.com