On: Ask HN: Do you run your own mail server? If yes, how?

[middleclick]

That sounds like an ideal setup. I can't afford to get a static IP but other than that, this is pretty much what I had in mind.

[callmeed → middleclick]

I recall some home routers having the ability to ping a DNS service any time your IP changes. Can't recall the name or router compatibility but might solve the dynamic ip issue.

[pwg → callmeed]

One which used to be free, but is not anymore, is DynDns.

Run a search for "dynamic dns" and you will find a bunch of providers.

[pwg → middleclick]

Hosting your own email works best with a static IP, but you can "get by" with a dynamic due to the store-and-forward nature of the protocol.

[tejasm → middleclick]

You can probably use a service like zzzz.io or DynaDNS. This will eliminate the need for static IP. No?

[Vendan → tejasm]

issue is less the ip address then it is the need for special MX dns records, which most of those services don't let you set up

[pwg → Vendan]

Very true, but some dynamic dns providers do allow MX records.

A list of them is here (found via search, no suggestion of "goodness"): http://www.gnutomorrow.com/best-free-dynamic-dns-services-in...