Frequently Asked Question

Switching of DDNS Services
Last Updated 2 years ago

To switch to other DDNS Services.
1. Login to your CCTV's URL.
Example http://111.222.111.222
This is an example link. Please use your own equipment LAN IP. Here's how to locate your equipment IP if you don't know. https://www.lakson.com.sg/ticket/kb/faq.php?id=151

(You can also use the iVMS-4200 PC Software to configure)
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2. Select Configuration->Network Settings->DDNS to see the DDNS Settings.
Your DDNS Type should be HiDDNS.
If it is NOT, then you are not using HiDDNS. You are not affected by the discontinue of the HiDDNS Services.
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3. There are multiple alternative DDNS services available to switch to.
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We'll just use DynDNS and No-IP as the example.
4a. Using DynDNS
Visit https://account.dyn.com/ to create a DynDns account.
Create a hostname after you have setup the DynDns account.

Here's a guide by DynDns.
https://help.dyn.com/remote-access/getting-started-with-remote-access/
(Under 3. Set Up Your Hostname)

They have free trial for limited period, thereafter, there'll be subscription charges.
Here's a screenshot of their prices (In USD$). Do check out their website for the current prices.
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After creating the DynDns Account, you should have
- Your DynDns username, e.g. dyndnsuser
- Your DynDns password
- A hostname you created in Dyndns, e.g. domainaname.dyndns.org
Replace the HiDDNS settings with the DynDns settings.
The Server Address for Dyndns is members.dyndns.org
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Click save. Your new domain name will be

4b. Using No-IP
Visit https://www.noip.com/ to signup for a No-IP account.
Create a hostname after you have setup the No-IP account.

Here's a guide by No-IP.
https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/getting-started-with-no-ip-com/
(Under Step 4: Add a Host or Domain to Your Account)

They have free limited account that required user to response to a link every month to keep the account active.
Here's a screenshot of their prices (In USD$). Do check out their website for the current prices.
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After creating the No-IP Account, you should have
- Your No-IP username, e.g. noipuser
- Your No-IP password
- A hostname you created in No-IP , e.g. domainaname.no-ip.com

Replace the HiDDNS settings with the No-IP settings.
The Server Address for No-IP is dynupdate.no-ip.com
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Click save. Your new domain name will be

5. After changing from HiDDNS to other DDNS services, here's how to update your settings in HIK-CONNECT.
(Note that HiDDNS option is not available in HIK-CONNECT)
a. Select the system, and click on the Settings Button.
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b. Update the Address to the new Domain name you had registered.
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If you need us to migrate it to the new domain, you can place an order here.
https://www.lakson.com.sg/product/remote-ddns-setup/







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