pfsense-namesilo-dns-updater

Barebones script for Namesilo dynamic dns updates

Quick and dirty script to update a DNS record on NameSilo based on current IP address

Originally from: http://vivithemage.com/2018/09/17/namesilo-dns-update-via-python-script-and-cron-job-on-pfsense/

Modified by: Matthew Reishus (2019-08-14)

Modified by: StammesOpfer (2022-06-28)

Updated to remove requirement to install request module. Tested against pfsense plus 24.03 (no change since 2.6)

Instructions

1. Update file with you domain info and NameSilo api key.
2. Upload it via "Diagnostics > Command Prompt" to your pfsense and run chmod +x on it.
3. Install the cron add-on and schdule a job to run the script.