ZoneEdit DDClient Updater

Why Use This Tool?

• Reliable automatic ZoneEdit A record updates
• Flexible one-shot or long-running `systemd` service mode
• Configurable IP detection via local interface or external provider
• Safe dry-run support with per-host state files

Overview

This updater is designed for minimal setup and robust operation. It can:

• Keep one or more ZoneEdit-hosted A records current
• Run once for manual checks or run continuously as a `systemd` service
• Detect your current IPv4 address from a local interface or an external provider
• Preserve state across runs so updates happen only when needed

Quick Start

1. Copy the example configuration file:

   sudo cp /etc/zoneedit_ddclient.ini.example /etc/zoneedit_ddclient.ini
   sudo nano /etc/zoneedit_ddclient.ini

2. Set hostnames, username, and password in /etc/zoneedit_ddclient.ini.
3. Test a single update:

   python3 zoneedit_ddclient.py --config /etc/zoneedit_ddclient.ini --once

4. Install and enable the `systemd` service:

   sudo cp zoneedit-ddclient.service /etc/systemd/system/
   sudo systemctl daemon-reload
   sudo systemctl enable --now zoneedit-ddclient.service

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