How can I set up my bbs so that anyone can type in my domain name (with subdomain) with telnet and connect to it? reddit / bbs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dcpanthersfan · 2019-01-31 17:38 Here is what I did: Domain is registered with NameCheap using their Basic DNS package. I set the DNS record to A+Dynamic DNS and entered my current IP address (obtained from ipchicken.com). Under Dynamic DNS you will get given a secret/API key and need to download a little .exe that runs on your Windows/Telnet BBS machine. Configure the little exe they send you by adding the domain name and key to it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-01-31 17:47 Do you know if there is a way to do that but with Ubuntu? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-01-31 17:54 Can I use the same ip that I use to host my website with and then somehow make a bbs subdomain that people go to with telnet to access it? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- edge_of_etiquette · 2019-01-31 18:54 If you have a static IP address, then it shouldn't be a problem. My internet provider allows me to add a static IP for $10/month. You might want to look into if yours does. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-01-31 19:03 I checked my vps up address and it is not static how can I get a static ip? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-01-31 19:17 Would using a dynamic DNS work? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dcpanthersfan · 2019-01-31 20:11 Check out [this post](https://blog.dembowski.net/2013/namecheap- dynamic-dns-setup-with-ddclient/). It might be what you need. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-01-31 20:16 Thanks :) I will try that and let you know if that works ---------------------------------------------------------------------- edge_of_etiquette · 2019-01-31 20:21 Contact your ISP and ask them if they offer it, and the cost. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- edge_of_etiquette · 2019-01-31 20:21 No idea. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- YserviusPalacost · 2019-01-31 20:28 It all really depends on what kind of equipment you have, and how much you know. For instance, I always buy my own broadband modems and I use a Juniper SSG-5 for my security, routing, and DHCP leases for my computers. From there, I can configure Port Forwarding, so that anything coming IN on port 22 (SSH not telnet) is sent to my BBS machine, anything coming IN on port 9001 goes to my AC Emulator. Generally, it can be done, but there no generic set of instructions to make it happen. You need to be able to configure and test until you want to throw your computer out the window... Then test some more. But, if you get this working, then you'll be leaps and Bounds ahead of anyone with an IT degree. Welcome to the wonderful world of Computer Science, where the population actually knows how to do shit for themselves! Also, absolutely do NOT open up telnet to the internet. The script kiddies will light up port 23 in mere seconds. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ThisIsALousyUsername · 2019-01-31 22:10 Yes. All you need is an app running on the web server \ telnet server to keep its current IP address up to date with a dynamic DNS provider. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ThisIsALousyUsername · 2019-01-31 22:14 If they're running the telnet server from a Linux box, there's not a whole lot the script kiddies can do with the very limited permissions such a BBS has, except DDOSing the connection so nobody else can use it. People drastically overestimate the dangers of running a BBS on a modern system. SSH really isn't necessary for most use cases. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-01-31 22:36 After I do that can I use the telnet command to connect to the bbs? Also how can I set it up so you connect using a subdomain instead of the ip? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-02-01 01:16 Ok so I tried the tutorial and it is confusing me when I install it there is a setup menu that pops up and in the tutorial it doesn't say anything about it so I am not sure what I should enter at that part of the tutorial ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Famicoman · 2019-02-01 01:41 What is your VPS provider? What it your domain registrar? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-02-01 01:50 My vps provider is Vultr and my domain registrar is Namecheap ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Famicoman · 2019-02-01 01:56 Your ip should be static then. All you need to do is go to advanced dns settings for your domain in namecheap and make a new A record with the subdomain you want as "host" and the vultr VPS IP address. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-02-01 04:53 I checked my vps ip address and it says it is dynamic though ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ILikeBumblebees · 2019-02-01 05:34 You don't need a static IP. You can use a dynamic DNS service, and many registrars offer dynamic DNS functionality with your own domain names. It's fairly easy to do with Namecheap. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ILikeBumblebees · 2019-02-01 05:36 Your registrar will provide an interface for configuring subdomains, so you can assign your IP address to a specific subdomain. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ThisIsALousyUsername · 2019-02-01 06:26 Yes, that's what a dynamic DNS system is for: Matching your registered domain name to whatever IP your webserver / telnet server is currently assigned. If you already have a website with a conveniently short domain name registered, you can have your webserver forward requests using a path like yourbbs.yourdomain.xyz to the BBS, _if_ they're operating on the same server. If you're using a web hosting provider instead of running your own web server from home, you may need a separate server to handle the telnet connections, which means the two servers won't be at the same IP address. Incidentally, if you don't have your heart set on a .com, you can register domain names totally *free* using services like FreeNom; Just make sure to renew your registration on time every time, because such registrars will take your address & squat on it, demanding a ridiculous sum to get it back, if you ever let it lapse. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Famicoman · 2019-02-01 09:44 Where/how did you check? Feel free to pm me if you don't want to share screenshots or logs publically. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [deleted] · 2019-02-01 14:03 [deleted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-02-01 15:26 I used this [tutorial](https://superuser.com/questions/955790/determine-if-its-a- static-ip-or-a-dhcp-ip) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pizza_squeeze · 2019-02-01 15:32 Ok would I put my vps ip with the node in there or would linking it to show what is inside a sub folder work?