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=== What does the ss://some.dns mean in zone description? ===
 
=== What does the ss://some.dns mean in zone description? ===
This allows users who host on a dynamic IP address to have Continuum always find the server, even if it changes its location. A good service to use is [http://www.dyndns.org/ DynDNS]. From there, you can create an address such as myzonename.game-server.cc or any of their other [http://www.dyndns.org/services/dyndns/domains.html domains]. Then, in your Server.ini file, under the Directory:Description, add ss://myzonename.game-server.cc to the end of your description. Then, whenever you get a new IP address and your DynDNS client updates, users can automatically find your new address and will see it online again, without having to search through the zone list.
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This allows users who host on a dynamic IP address to have Continuum always find the server, even if it changes its location. A good service to use is [http://www.dyndns.org/ DynDNS], [http://www.no-ip.com No-IP]. From there, you can create an address such as myzonename.game-server.cc or any of their other [http://www.dyndns.org/services/dyndns/domains.html domains]. Then, in your Server.ini file, under the Directory:Description, add ss://myzonename.game-server.cc to the end of your description. Then, whenever you get a new IP address and your DynDNS client updates, users can automatically find your new address and will see it online again, without having to search through the zone list.
  
 
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Revision as of 18:37, 10 February 2005

Here are some answers to basic questions that most people unfamiliar with each server usually have. More info can usually be found on the specific settings pages.

ASSS

I've added myself to the [(global)] section of staff.conf, but it doesn't set me as staff!

There are a number of things that could be happening here. Firstly if you were in the zone at the same time as you were editing staff.conf you should now re-enter. If you are not using a biller you must add a passwd.conf entry for your alias and make sure you have the module auth_file loaded. The easiest way to do this is to log in and type ?passwd <subspace login password>. You can then log out and back in.

Subgame

What does the ss://some.dns mean in zone description?

This allows users who host on a dynamic IP address to have Continuum always find the server, even if it changes its location. A good service to use is DynDNS, No-IP. From there, you can create an address such as myzonename.game-server.cc or any of their other domains. Then, in your Server.ini file, under the Directory:Description, add ss://myzonename.game-server.cc to the end of your description. Then, whenever you get a new IP address and your DynDNS client updates, users can automatically find your new address and will see it online again, without having to search through the zone list.