Hey there! I'm running a Minetest server on Debian and I'm facing a bit of a challenge. My server's IP changes frequently, and I want to automate the process of updating my .conf file with the new IP. I'd like a script that can check for the new IP, replace it in the config file, save the changes, and then restart the server. Is this possible? I'd really appreciate an easy-to-follow solution, preferably with a GUI, but that's not a must. Thanks!
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For sure, automating this is pretty straightforward! Are you looking for the internal or external IP address? If you want something quick, you could create a script to handle this. Just write a cron job to check for the IP regularly and update the .conf file accordingly. If you need a script, I could help you draft one! Also, consider how often you expect the IP to change.
Yeah, a cron job would be perfect for automation here. Just set it to run as frequently as your IP changes. Let me know if you need any pointers!