Pi-hole is a free and open-source software that functions as a DNS sinkhole, that is, it effectively blocks ads and trackers at the network level. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Pi-hole on Clear Linux Latest.
Before we proceed, make sure you have the following:
Before we start with Pi-hole installation, let's make sure that all the required packages are installed on our Clear Linux installation. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add c-basic
This command will install the basic C development tools, which are required for Pi-hole to work.
To download and install the latest version of Pi-hole, we will use the curl command. Run the following command in your terminal window:
curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash
This command downloads the latest version of Pi-hole, verifies the checksum, and starts the installation process. During the installation process, you will be asked to select which upstream DNS provider you want to use. You can choose any of the providers listed or use your own.
After selecting the upstream DNS provider, Pi-hole will start the installation process. This may take some time, depending on your internet speed and system resources.
Once the installation is complete, Pi-hole should be up and running. You can access the Pi-hole web interface by visiting http://pi.hole/admin in your web browser.
Before Pi-hole can properly block ads and trackers, we must configure it to use our network. First, we need to configure our DNS settings to point to Pi-hole.
Open the Clear Linux network configuration file with the following command:
sudo vim /etc/systemd/resolved.conf
In the file, add the following lines:
DNS=127.0.0.1
Domains=~.
Save and close the file.
Next, restart the resolved service:
sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved.service
Open your router network settings and set the DNS server to your Clear Linux IP address.
To test if Pi-hole is working correctly, go to a website that displays ads. If Pi-hole is configured correctly, the ads should no longer appear. You can also check the Pi-hole web interface to see the number of ads and trackers that have been blocked.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Pi-hole on Clear Linux Latest. You can now enjoy a more ad-free and private browsing experience.
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