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'OpenDNS member has no network set to accept DDNS updates' error

The "Opendns member _____ has no network set to accept DDNS updates"/"no hostname" error occur when you do not have a Dynamic IP setup in your account settings but are trying to use the OpenDNS Updater for your Dynamic IP. The Updater requires that the user account have Dynamic IP Update enabled. 

To enable Dynamic IP: 

1. Go to the Settings section of your OpenDNS Dashboard and select the network you wish to manage.

2. Click on Advanced Settings.

3. Check the box for 'Enable Dynamic IP Update' under the Dynamic IP Update section. 

4. Click Apply at the bottom of the page. 

5. Restart your OpenDNS Update Client and input the correct account username and password. 

Updated: September 17, 2008

Keywords: DDNS, dynamic, error,  hostname,  IP, update