# Host my own server

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**Created:** [October 28, 2003, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/host-my-own-server/34091 "2003-10-28T03:35:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![evilware](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6de8d8/32.png) [@evilware](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evilware)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2003, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/host-my-own-server/34091/1 "2003-10-28T03:35:58Z")

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I have my own server that i run off my home computer. And since i have to use a different ip than the one that people use to get to it. My ip’s are 64.136.207.25, 192.168.0.2. I was just wondering if i had to put [http://blah](http://blah) blah or can i just put a file name in the url section.

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2003, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/host-my-own-server/34091/2 "2003-10-28T04:16:20Z")

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well –

Hosting is so cheap these days, why not just buy a small hosting  
package from someone?

If you’re just wanting the experience of running a web server,  
then you have a lot to consider. First, you’re gonna need a static  
IP. That means that no matter what, our IP address never  
changes. You probably don’t have one, as most ISP’s change  
your IP every so ften (4-8 days).

The IP you posted is an external IP, but the 198.x.x.x is not. You  
could never use that for a www server. the 64.x.x.x IP is most  
likely a dynamic IP that will change nearly every time  
you connect to the internet, especially if you are on dialup (which  
i doubt you are;)). The reason you need this is because when  
you register your domain name, you have to register your server  
as a nameserver, and then “point” it to an IP address so all the  
surfers on the web will be able to find your server.

Either you’re lucky enough to have an ISP that gives you a static  
IP even tho you didn’t ask for one, or you’ll have either pay for  
one or pay for dynIP.

One solution, but not really recommended, to the problem of not  
having a static IP is to use a service like dynIP where you have  
software on your pc that will tell the service your IP and allow  
you to run a server from a dynamic IP address.

You will also need web server software as well. You can install  
redhat linux, winNT server, 2000 server with IIS or 2003 server  
IIS. You can also download apache for Windows.

If you plan on a larger traffic site or large data transfers your  
simple cable or DSL isn’t going to cut it. Not to mention the bills  
you’ll receive for bandwidth costs from your ISP.

Even though they claim unlimited traffic through their networks,  
they will undoubtedly notice your IP’s pushing a lot more than  
surfing web sites.

If you’re looking to open a small site for friends or a small group  
then it will work ok for you, but I wouldn’t recommend using it for  
the rest of the world for business or anything like that.

Good luck with it, whatever you decide. =)