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ddclient for Mac

Update dynamic DNS entries

Quick answer: ddclient is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ddclient. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ddclient is

ddclient is a networking tool for macOS: update dynamic DNS entries.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install ddclient

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ddclient.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ddclient on Mac?

Run brew install ddclient in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ddclient open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does ddclient run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ddclient?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6634 in this catalogue.

What version of ddclient is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.0.0.