This article explains the step to set up and configure the Dynamic DNS for pfSense. Please follow the steps

  • Login to 5centsCDN console.
  • Go to SimpleDNS.
  • Click the Manage button of your DNS.
  • Create an A/AAAA record.
  • Click the double arrow symbol nearest to the record.
  • Click the Activate button.
  • On the redirected page, you can see the Dynamic Record Update URL. Copy the URL from the dashboard.  The URL looks like
    https://ipv6.5centscdn.com/api/dynamicURL/?q=your-string-here

Once you have the Dynamic Record update URL, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to Services tab in pfSense webConfigurator

2. Click on Dynamic DNS

3. Click on Add button

4. Select Custom in Service Type drop-down menu

5. Paste the Dynamic Record update URL in the field Update URL

6. Click on Save.

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