Should I buy a domain for Nextcloud self hosting? (iusearchlinux.fyi)

submitted 1 year ago by sandayle@iusearchlinux.fyi to c/nextcloud@lemmy.ml

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I want to set up a server on an old laptop at home to synchronize my Obsidian notes and some pdfs. I'll install Nextcloud AIO but I have a question about domain.

Do I need to buy a domain name for the sync to work properly? I created a dynamic dns account on Noip but I don't know if this is a temporary solution or permanent?

If the domain is necessary, is it enough to just buy a domain or do I need to buy a hosting package or something?

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[-] sandayle@iusearchlinux.fyi 1 points 1 year ago

Even if I buy a domain, will I need a static or dynamic ip?

[-] Windex007@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Don't need a static IP. You can have a service running that updates your domain to point to your new IP automatically when/if it changes

[-] sandayle@iusearchlinux.fyi 1 points 1 year ago

Ok. Thank you.

[-] SecurityPro@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Depends on your ISP and what country you are in. My guess a dynamic IP service is cheaper than the price of a static IP from your ISP. I think I pay roughly $10 a year for dynamic IP service.

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