Configure the Vault Server to Use a Fully Qualified Domain Name

Vault Server can be configured to allow remote connections over the internet using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN).

1. Create a DNS "A" or host record for your current FQDN with your ISP.
2. On your network router, enter a route in the NAT table that routes the external IP address and port 80 to the Vault server internal IP address and port 80.
3. If you have an internal DNS server, add an "A" or host record that maps the FQDN to the internal IP address of the Vault server.
4. If you don't have an internal DNS server, on the Vault server navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc in Windows Explorer.
5. Open the Hosts file with Notepad and add a new line mapping the FQDN to the internal IP address of the Vault server.

Note: Additional settings may be required for your router or firewall. Check with your IT department for the necessary changes.