entryvpn.net

What It Is

entryDNS is a cloud-based DNS service focused on static DNS and dynamic DNS management. According to its website, the organization is based in London, UK. Users can manage domains and zone records via a web control panel or a token-based API, and can also keep domain names synchronized with dynamic IP addresses on home or office networks.

Core Features

The service supports dynamic DNS updates on Mac, Linux, and Windows, and is compatible with routers and devices such as DD-WRT, Draytek, and Synology. Basic DNS record types include SOA, NS, A, CNAME, AAAA, MX, TXT, and SRV; the Pro plan also mentions ALIAS, CAA, and DS. The Basic plan includes 25 domains and 25 dynamic hosts, while the Pro comparison table lists 250 domains and 250 dynamic hosts, plus DNSSEC, IPv6 dynamic updates, vanity nameservers, entryFWD HTTP redirects, email alerts for dynamic record changes, and priority support.

Pricing and Business Model

New users must pay a one-time $18 registration fee, which is non-refundable. Basic is free thereafter; Pro costs an additional $18/year per account, rather than being charged per domain. The page also notes that pricing may change due to exchange rates or payment processing fees, and mentions increased Stripe fees for USD transactions, but does not provide a complete list of supported payment methods.

Pros and Cons

The main strengths are its clear focus on dynamic DNS use cases, API support, low TTL, mixed Anycast, and the low long-term cost of the Basic plan. Pro is also suitable for users managing many domains or needing stronger security features. The drawbacks are that key capabilities such as DNSSEC, IPv6 dynamic updates, and priority support require Pro; the registration fee is non-refundable; and the crawled content contains multiple 404 pages, making the site’s information structure feel somewhat rough. In addition, the pages do not show domain registration, TLD pricing, transfers, or other registrar-related features, so it should not be viewed as a full domain registration platform.

Best For and Access from China

entryDNS is best suited to technical users running self-hosted websites, home NAS setups, dynamic IP home broadband, router-based DDNS, or automated DNS updates. The reviewed content does not provide information about access from mainland China, so this remains unknown. On payments, only Stripe is confirmed as being mentioned; support for common Chinese payment methods is unclear. If you need a Chinese interface, DNS nodes in mainland China, or an ecosystem related to ICP filing, alternatives such as DNSPod, Cloudflare DNS, Dynu, and No-IP may be worth considering.