static ip address ?

swisspaulie

how can i tell if i have a static ip address? and if i don't have one what would be the options?

total novice here......

suisse

your question is not clear, you should be more precise 🙂

In which context? What is the question? Why asking that?

swisspaulie

i am in the process of setting up my mac mini as a home server, just secured a domain name, a SSL certificate etc. Now I should have a static IP address for the server. My interweb is provided by swisscom (obviously) so i am wondering if / how / when / why etc about the IP address

gasoo

Hello

I assume you want to run a server on your dsl connection right?

Well, if so, if it is a residential dsl contract, your IP is dynamic.

If you have a bussines contract you can request a static IP.

There are ways to run a server even if you have a dynamic IP.

The IP on residential dsl connection does also not change that often if you don't turn off the router.

suisse

No need for a static. Use dynamic DNS (ddns)

Google that