# Godaddy-ddns

Godaddy-ddns is a lightweight Docker container that keeps a GoDaddy domain's domain name system (DNS) A record pointing at your server's current public IP by calling GoDaddy's application programming interface (API). It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1279/godaddy-ddns

## Description

Godaddy-ddns is a lightweight Docker container that keeps a GoDaddy domain's domain name system (DNS) A record pointing at your server's current public IP by calling GoDaddy's application programming interface (API) whenever the host's IP changes, so self-hosted services on a dynamic connection stay reachable.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

19/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (last commit 1523 days ago)
- Popular: 37 (66 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/jwater7/godaddy-publicip-updater/
- Official website: https://medium.com/linux-shots
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/godaddy-ddns-16qmzpg1lssggg?q=Godaddy-ddns
- Documentation: https://blog.javinator9889.com/ddns-for-godaddy-howto/
- GitHub: https://github.com/navilg/godaddy-ddns

## Common questions

### Do I need a certain number of registered domains to use GoDaddy's API for DDNS?

Yes. GoDaddy's development APIs require at least 10 registered domains to access the management and DNS APIs, which can block API-based DDNS updates.

### What DDNS update URL should I use on a router after creating a GoDaddy API key?

TP-Link Omada users need to identify the correct GoDaddy dynamic DNS update URL after creating the API key.

### Can a GoDaddy DDNS updater handle more than one domain or record?

A custom GoDaddy updater can specify the domain and A record to update and support more than one domain and name.

### Why is GoDaddy missing from OPNsense DDNS options after moving from pfSense?

Users report that GoDaddy is missing from the dynamic DNS options in OPNsense after migrating from pfSense and need to know what settings are required.

### What unexpected DNS behavior has been reported with GoDaddy domains using external hosts?

Users have seen GoDaddy auto-park domains and unexpectedly change A records when the domain uses an external web host.

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