Rename the project and integrate it with cloudflare as well #1

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tudor.stanciu · 2024-01-06T02:07:52+02:00

tudor.stanciu commented

2024-01-06 02:07:52 +02:00

https://developers.cloudflare.com/api/

ChatGPT:
Yes, Cloudflare does offer an API that allows you to programmatically update DNS records, including A records. This can be useful for automating the process of updating your DNS records when your dynamic IP address changes.

Here's a general overview of the steps you would need to take:

Generate API Key:

Log in to your Cloudflare account.
Go to "My Profile" and then to the "API Tokens" section.
Create a new API token with the necessary permissions. Make sure it has the required permissions to edit DNS records.

Note Zone ID and Record ID:

You will need the Zone ID of your domain and the Record ID of the specific A record you want to update. You can find these by making requests to the Cloudflare API or by checking the Cloudflare dashboard.

Use Cloudflare API:

You can use the Cloudflare API to update the A record with your new IP address. You'll need to send a PUT request to the Cloudflare API endpoint for updating DNS records.
Here is a general example using cURL:
bash

curl -X PUT "https://api.cloudflare.com/client/v4/zones/YOUR_ZONE_ID/dns_records/YOUR_RECORD_ID" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data '{"type":"A","name":"example.com","content":"NEW_IP","ttl":120,"proxied":false}'

Replace YOUR_ZONE_ID, YOUR_RECORD_ID, YOUR_API_TOKEN, example.com, and NEW_IP with your actual values.

Automate the Process:

Integrate this API call into your local service that tracks your dynamic IP. Whenever your IP changes, your service can use the Cloudflare API to update the A record automatically.

Make sure to secure your API token, as it grants access to your Cloudflare account. Keep in mind that Cloudflare's API documentation may change, so it's a good idea to refer to the official Cloudflare API documentation for the most up-to-date information: https://developers.cloudflare.com/api

https://developers.cloudflare.com/api/ **ChatGPT:** Yes, Cloudflare does offer an API that allows you to programmatically update DNS records, including A records. This can be useful for automating the process of updating your DNS records when your dynamic IP address changes. Here's a general overview of the steps you would need to take: 1. Generate API Key: Log in to your Cloudflare account. Go to "My Profile" and then to the "API Tokens" section. Create a new API token with the necessary permissions. Make sure it has the required permissions to edit DNS records. 2. Note Zone ID and Record ID: You will need the Zone ID of your domain and the Record ID of the specific A record you want to update. You can find these by making requests to the Cloudflare API or by checking the Cloudflare dashboard. 3. Use Cloudflare API: You can use the Cloudflare API to update the A record with your new IP address. You'll need to send a PUT request to the Cloudflare API endpoint for updating DNS records. Here is a general example using cURL: bash ``` curl -X PUT "https://api.cloudflare.com/client/v4/zones/YOUR_ZONE_ID/dns_records/YOUR_RECORD_ID" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ --data '{"type":"A","name":"example.com","content":"NEW_IP","ttl":120,"proxied":false}' ``` Replace YOUR_ZONE_ID, YOUR_RECORD_ID, YOUR_API_TOKEN, example.com, and NEW_IP with your actual values. 4. Automate the Process: Integrate this API call into your local service that tracks your dynamic IP. Whenever your IP changes, your service can use the Cloudflare API to update the A record automatically. Make sure to secure your API token, as it grants access to your Cloudflare account. Keep in mind that Cloudflare's API documentation may change, so it's a good idea to refer to the official Cloudflare API documentation for the most up-to-date information: https://developers.cloudflare.com/api

tudor.stanciu self-assigned this 2024-01-06 02:07:52 +02:00

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Reference: tudor.stanciu/godaddy-ddns#1