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# [Automatically Update DNS to your Dynamic Home IP Address](https://blog.ajbothe.com/automatically-update-dns-to-your-dynamic-home-ip-address?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

And secure your SSH sessions too

Feb 20, 2021 · 4 min read · blog.ajbothe.com  
Updated Feb 23, 2021  
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## Written by

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[Krish](https://hashnode.com/@lowcodekrish)

[Feb 24, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/automatically-update-dns-to-your-dynamic-home-ip-address/60311e3272a689446db3ddae/comment/60360ca9bc9bf67747fdd897)

Hey, nice write-up! Question: this will also allow me to ssh to my private home IP from practically anywhere, isn't it?

[AJ](https://hashnode.com/@ajbot)

[Feb 24, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/automatically-update-dns-to-your-dynamic-home-ip-address/60311e3272a689446db3ddae/comment/60360ca9bc9bf67747fdd897#reply-60367a7205efef7f0a9d3a07)

Yes, you could use the same DNS technique to point back to your home network. You could even CName a personal domain back to the afraid.org address to have something more friendly.

[Krish](https://hashnode.com/@lowcodekrish)

[Feb 25, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/automatically-update-dns-to-your-dynamic-home-ip-address/60311e3272a689446db3ddae/comment/60360ca9bc9bf67747fdd897#reply-6037595d0c99f77f2f8a6e14)

[AJ](https://hashnode.com/@ajbot) awesome, thank you. If I get to try it, I'll be sure to let you know. Until then cheers.