Updated FAQ (markdown)

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* Most servers running a Debian or Ubuntu based distro. * Most servers running a Debian or Ubuntu based distro.
## Can I change the hostname, the IP address, protocol or port after the install? ## Can I change the hostname, the IP address, protocol or port after the install?
Yes. To change the hostname or IP address, you will need to change `/etc/openvpn/easy-rsa/keys/Default.txt` and your `.ovpn` files if you have already generated them. If you want to change the protocol, you will also need to change `/etc/openvpn/server.conf`. Yes. To change the hostname or IP address, you will need to change `/etc/openvpn/easy-rsa/keys/Default.txt` and your `.ovpn` files if you have already generated them. If you want to change the protocol, you will also need to change `/etc/openvpn/easy-rsa/pki/Default.txt`.
## My ISP doesn't give me a static external IP address, so my servers IP address keeps changing! ## My ISP doesn't give me a static external IP address, so my servers IP address keeps changing!
You will need a dynamic DNS service and a hostname. If your IP address changes, your hostname will then automatically point to the new IP address. Some free dynamic DNS services are <http://noip.com> or <http://freedns.afraid.org/>. You will need a dynamic DNS service and a hostname. If your IP address changes, your hostname will then automatically point to the new IP address. Some free dynamic DNS services are <http://noip.com> or <http://freedns.afraid.org/>.