Is it possible to have a name host… that way I don’t have to remember the IP address.
For example
MyName.DigitalOcean.com ? I’m running debian
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I pointed a domain using the DO Nameservers in my registrar and the control panel in Digital Ocean to add the domain to the vps. <br>
I guess if I install dns server (in debian 7) and get a domain, I could do it… <br>
You could utilize any number of free domain name services (dyndns.org or no-ip.com) and point the free domain name to your DO IP.
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