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 - `"ipv6_suffix"` is the IPv6 interface identifier suffix to use. It can be for example `0:0:0:0:72ad:8fbb:a54e:bedd/64`. If left empty, it defaults to no suffix and the raw public IPv6 address obtained is used in the record updating.
 
 ## Domain setup
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+1. Login to the Dreamhost control panel and navigate to the API key page. https://panel.dreamhost.com/?tree=home.api
+1. Generate a new API Key with a comment to describe its purpose. Add permissions("Functions this key should have access to:") for **All dns functions**.
+1. Add your key to your configuration settings for ddns-updater (config.json).
+1. Confirm your domain's DNS records already as an **A** name custom record established in the Dreamhost control panel. If no A name is listed, ddns-updater will fail with error "no_such_zone."