Pi-hole is a network-wide ad blocker that allows you to block ads at the DNS-level, providing a more comprehensive way to block ads on all devices on your network. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install Pi-hole on Elementary OS Latest.
Before we start installing Pi-hole, let's update the system packages to ensure that we have the latest version of all installed packages. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T and execute the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
Pi-hole requires some dependencies to be installed on the system before it can be installed successfully. Execute the following command to install the required dependencies:
sudo apt-get install curl git
Now that we have all the dependencies installed, let's download the Pi-hole using the following command:
curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash
This command will download and run the Pi-hole installation script. You will be prompted with some questions during the installation process, so make sure to read the prompts carefully.
After the installation process is complete, you will be asked to configure Pi-hole. You can configure Pi-hole either by setting a static IP address or by using the DHCP server on your network. If you're unsure of which option to choose, select the DHCP server option.
Once Pi-hole is installed and configured, the web interface will be available at http://pi.hole/admin address. You can access this interface using any web browser on your network.
To test if Pi-hole is working correctly, visit any website that has advertisements. If Pi-hole is properly configured, you should see that the ads are blocked.
Congratulations, you've successfully installed Pi-hole on your Elementary OS Latest! You can now enjoy ad-free browsing on all devices connected to your network.
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