Hi John,
let me ask this with a task example.
when I currently ssh, will use shellworld as an example, my software can
either work with a command like this,
ssh2d386 -B -p845 klewellen shellworld.net
Or this
ssh2d386 -B [email protected]
the second one takes me into the setup Ron built for things like the VPN
door.
I am going to need something comparative to run my ssh program.
Based on the above example, will it be needful to
1, use a domain, name, preferably one I own. and 2, get a static DNS
address, one that belongs to me, for this to work best?
I understand the wisdom about no forward facing mail server. I do need too
visit sites though, clearing security, and run programs that access sites,
mpv for example.
Thanks profoundly,
Kare
On Mon, 9 Nov 2026, John Hasler wrote:
Kare writes:
I own a domain that while registered, is not currently hosted
anywhere.
"Hosting" is for Web sites. It isn't relevant to other uses of a domain
such as email. See fastmail.com for one way handle email addressed to
your domain. No need to install any special software. You don't want
and don't need to operate an Internet-facing mail server.
would it not be wise to establish my box with this identity, using the
domain?
You could do this. It requires properly configuring your DNS entry.
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John Hasler
[email protected]
Elmwood, WI USA
