# No-IP Quick Setup Checklist

**Domain:** houseofprayer.ddns.net  
**Status:** Ready for Configuration

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## 🚀 Quick Start (5 Steps)

### ✅ Step 1: Install No-IP DUC (10 minutes)

1. Download: <https://www.noip.com/download>
2. Install and login with your No-IP account
3. Select `houseofprayer.ddns.net` and enable updates
4. Verify status shows "Up to Date" (green)

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### ✅ Step 2: Configure Router (15 minutes)

**Access router:** <http://192.168.1.1> (or check router label)

**Add 2 port forwarding rules:**

| Service | External Port | Internal IP | Internal Port | Protocol |
|---------|--------------|-------------|---------------|----------|
| Church_Frontend | 3000 | 192.168.74.1 | 3000 | TCP |
| Church_Backend | 5000 | 192.168.74.1 | 5000 | TCP |

**Save and reboot router if needed**

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### ✅ Step 3: Configure Windows Firewall (2 minutes)

**Run as Administrator:**

Right-click `configure-firewall.bat` → "Run as administrator"

Or manually run:

```cmd
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Church App Frontend" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=3000
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Church App Backend" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=5000
```

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### ✅ Step 4: Start Servers (1 minute)

**Option A:** Double-click `start-all.bat`

**Option B:** Start individually

- Double-click `start-backend.bat`
- Double-click `start-frontend.bat`

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### ✅ Step 5: Test External Access (5 minutes)

**From your PC (should work):**

- <http://houseofprayer.ddns.net:5000/api/health>
- <http://houseofprayer.ddns.net:3000>

**From phone using mobile data (turn off WiFi):**

- Open browser
- Go to: <http://houseofprayer.ddns.net:3000>
- Select a profile and test the app

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## 🔍 Troubleshooting

### Can't access externally?

1. **Check No-IP DUC** - Must show "Up to Date" in green
2. **Check router** - Port forwarding rules must be saved
3. **Check firewall** - Rules must exist and be enabled
4. **Check servers** - Both must be running
5. **Wait 5 minutes** - DNS changes take time to propagate

### Run diagnostics

```powershell
# Check if servers are listening
netstat -an | Select-String ":3000|:5000"

# Test No-IP resolution
nslookup houseofprayer.ddns.net

# Check firewall rules
netsh advfirewall firewall show rule name=all | Select-String "Church"
```

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## 📋 Current Configuration

- **Local IP:** 192.168.74.1
- **Public IP:** 170.254.17.146
- **Domain:** houseofprayer.ddns.net
- **Backend Port:** 5000
- **Frontend Port:** 3000
- **Backend Host:** 0.0.0.0 (accepts external) ✓
- **CORS:** Allows all origins ✓

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## 📱 Share with Family

Once configured, family members can access from anywhere:

**URL:** <http://houseofprayer.ddns.net:3000>

Works on:

- PC/Laptop (any browser)
- iPhone/iPad (Safari, Chrome)
- Android phones/tablets (Chrome, Firefox)
- From home WiFi or mobile data

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## 🔒 Security Notes

- Currently using HTTP (not encrypted)
- Recommend adding HTTPS/SSL for production
- Consider adding user authentication
- Keep No-IP account active (login every 30 days for free accounts)

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## 📞 Support

- Full guide: See `NOIP_SETUP_GUIDE.md`
- No-IP support: <https://www.noip.com/support>
- Port forwarding help: <https://portforward.com>

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**Last Updated:** November 30, 2025  
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