DNSPod Global Configuration Guide

Overview

DNSPod Global (dnspod.com) is an authoritative DNS resolution service for international users, widely used in overseas regions, supporting dynamic DNS record creation and updates. This DDNS project supports multiple authentication methods to connect to DNSPod Global for dynamic DNS record management.

Official Links:

• Official Website: https://www.dnspod.com/

Authentication Information

1. API Token Authentication (Recommended)

API Token method is more secure and is the recommended integration method by DNSPod.

Obtaining Authentication Information

1. Login to DNSPod Global Console
2. Go to "User Center" > "API Token" or visit https://www.dnspod.com/console/user/security
3. Click "Create Token", fill in description, select domain management permissions, and complete creation
4. Copy the ID (numeric) and Token (string). The token is only displayed once, please save it securely

{
    "dns": "dnspod_com",
    "id": "123456",            // DNSPod International API Token ID
    "token": "YOUR_API_TOKEN"  // DNSPod International API Token Secret
}

2. Email Password Authentication (Not Recommended)

Uses DNSPod account email and password. Lower security, only recommended for special scenarios.

{
    "dns": "dnspod_com",
    "id": "your-email@example.com",  // DNSPod account email
    "token": "your-account-password" // DNSPod account password
}

Complete Configuration Example

{
    "$schema": "https://ddns.newfuture.cc/schema/v4.1.json", // Format validation
    "dns": "dnspod_com",                // Current provider
    "id": "123456",                     // DNSPod International API Token ID
    "token": "YOUR_API_TOKEN",           // DNSPod International API Token Secret
    "index4": ["url:http://api.ipify.cn", "public"], // IPv4 address source
    "index6": "public",                     // IPv6 address source
    "ipv4": ["ddns.newfuture.cc"],           // IPv4 domains
    "ipv6": ["ddns.newfuture.cc", "ipv6.ddns.newfuture.cc"], // IPv6 domains
    "line": "default",                       // Resolution line
    "ttl": 600                              // DNS record TTL (seconds)
}

Parameter Description

Parameter	Description	Type	Range/Options	Default	Parameter Type
dns	Provider identifier	String	dnspod_com	None	Provider Parameter
id	Authentication ID	String	DNSPod API Token ID or email	None	Provider Parameter
token	Authentication key	String	DNSPod API Token secret or password	None	Provider Parameter
index4	IPv4 source	Array	Reference	default	Common Config
index6	IPv6 source	Array	Reference	default	Common Config
ipv4	IPv4 domains	Array	Domain list	None	Common Config
ipv6	IPv6 domains	Array	Domain list	None	Common Config
line	Resolution line	String	Reference below	default	Provider Parameter
ttl	TTL time	Integer (seconds)	Reference below	600	Provider Parameter
proxy	Proxy settings	Array	Reference	None	Common Network
ssl	SSL verification	Boolean/String	"auto", true, false	auto	Common Network
cache	Cache settings	Boolean/String	true, false, filepath	true	Common Config
log	Log configuration	Object	Reference	None	Common Config

Parameter Type Description:

• Common Config: Standard DNS configuration parameters applicable to all supported DNS providers
• Common Network: Network setting parameters applicable to all supported DNS providers
• Provider Parameter: Supported by current provider, values related to current provider

Note: ttl and line supported values may vary by service plan.

ttl

The ttl parameter specifies the Time To Live (TTL) of DNS records in seconds. DNSPod International supports TTL range from 1 to 604800 seconds (7 days). If not set, the default value is used.

Plan Type	Supported TTL Range (seconds)
Free	600 ~ 604800
Professional	120 ~ 604800
Enterprise	60 ~ 604800
Premium	1 ~ 604800

Reference: DNSPod International TTL Documentation

line

The line parameter specifies DNS resolution lines. DNSPod International supported lines (using English identifiers):

Line Identifier	Description
Default	Default
China Telecom	China Telecom
China Unicom	China Unicom
China Mobile	China Mobile
CERNET	China Education Network
Chinese mainland	Chinese mainland
Search engine	Search engine

More lines reference: DNSPod International Resolution Line Documentation

Troubleshooting

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging to view detailed information:

ddns -c config.json --debug

Common Issues

• Authentication Failed: Check if API Token or email/password are correct, confirm domain management permissions
• Domain Not Found: Ensure domain has been added to DNSPod International account, configuration spelling is correct, domain is in active state
• Record Creation Failed: Check if subdomain has conflicting records, TTL settings are reasonable, confirm modification permissions
• Request Rate Limit: DNSPod has API call rate limits, reduce request frequency
• Regional Access Restrictions: DNSPod International may have access restrictions in certain regions

Support and Resources

• DNSPod International Product Documentation
• DNSPod International API Reference
• DNSPod International Console
• DNSPod China Configuration Guide

Recommendation: Use API Token method to improve security and management convenience, avoid using email/password method. For mainland China users, it is recommended to use DNSPod China version.