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The Small Web is Huge [video]
The Small Web refers to a broad collection of independent, personal websites outside major platforms. The linked video explores this part of the internet. (dn711504.ca.archive.org)
FreeDNS
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FreeDNS is a DNS hosting service for people who want to connect a domain or subdomain to a changing or fixed IP address. It supports free and paid hosting for domains and subdomains, dynamic DNS updates, IPv6 forward and reverse DNS, backup DNS, and web forwarding. Users can choose from 23,209 domains in a shared registry or use their own domain, making it possible to reach a home, work, school, or cloud computer through a name rather than an IP address. The service also offers tools to manage DNS records and control where domain traffic goes.
Dynamic updates can be automated with a URL request: the example shown updates a hostname when its IPv4 address changes, while adding “V6” to the update endpoint applies an IPv6 address. Router setup guides are provided, including instructions for DD-WRT. Free and premium plans are available; the listed $5-per-month option includes wildcard DNS, more subdomains, and additional stealth flags. The site reports more than 7.1 million members, 13.8 million records, and 1.27 million zones, and says it processes about 3,037 DNS queries per second. It also advises members to keep their account email current because password recovery depends on it.
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