To actually connect to the device using the DNS name provided by the cloud server, a user must configure the router's firewall to permit such access from the WAN port. If your device is only able to reach using IPv4, then only a DNS A record is going to be created for your public IPv4 address. Since RouterOS v6.43 if your device is able to reach using IPv6, then a DNS AAAA record is going to be created for your public IPv6 address. Sends encrypted packets to or using UDP/15252 port.Waits for the MikroTik's Cloud server's response: 15 seconds.Checks for outgoing IP address change: every 60 seconds.Below you can find operation details that are relevant to the IP/Cloud's DDNS service: Such a service is very useful when your ISP has provided a dynamic IP address that changes periodically, but you always need an address that you can use to connect to your device remotely.

DDNSĭDNS or Dynamic DNS is a service that updates the IPv4 address for A records and the IPv6 address for AAAA records periodically.

IP/Cloud requires a working perpetual license on Cloud Hosted Router (CHR).

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