apache and dynamic dns

[slyman24]

I have apache running on my server and was wondering how i can set up apache to use a domain like example.com even if i don't have it registered. I have been told it is possible to do as long as someone doesn't have the name registered, but i can't figure it out. If anyone can give me tips or tell me how it may work; or even if its not possible at all that would be great.
Thanks

 

[Wishdiak]

slyman24,

how i can set up apache to use a domain like example.com even if i don't have it registered?

You have two options.

The first is that (if you have configured your Apache server correctly) your Apache server can be accessed by its publicly routable IP address. Your server will only be reachable by its IP address, but this requires no extra steps.

The second is to set up DNS, so that your Apache server can be accessed by host name. In order to do this you must a) register a domain name and b) set up DNS records so that client computers can connect to your server.

There are some very affordable DNS solutions out there. I use GoDaddy for my domain registrar, and ZoneEdit for DNS hosting. The total annual cost is US$8.10.

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