Dynamic DNS Client and Hurricane Electric (he.net)

[bamsammich]

I had trouble finding a definitive answer for how to properly configure Dynamic DNS in pfsense (2.4.4_2 presently) to update a Dynamic DNS record in he.net so here goes:

he.net > Free DNS

1. Create new "A" Record

• Name = The URL you want to your IP to resolve to MINUS the domain (ex. newddnsrecord instead of newddnsrecord.domain.com)
• Check the box "Enable entry for dynamic dns" (this will populate the IP address with your current public IP)
• Click Submit
  

2. Generate DDNS Key

• You should now see your shiny new DDNS record in your full list of records. Under the "DDNS" column, press the "refresh" icon to generate a key for the DDNS record
  
• Either enter your own key or press "Generate a key" (This will be used as your password later on) and press "Submit"
  

pfSense > Dynamic DNS

1. Add new Dynamic DNS Client

• Service Type: HE.Net
• Hostname: <DDNS URL WITH Domain (ex. newddnsrecord.domain.com)>
• Username: <DDNS URL WITH Domain (ex. newddnsrecord.domain.com)>
• Password: <Key generated earlier>
• Description: Anything you want
  

After you save, you should see your public IP in green next to the new DDNS Client!