Pi-hole is an open-source software that functions as a network-wide advertising and tracker blocking solution. It is a free and powerful DNS sinkhole that blocks ads, malware and trackers on your device, regardless of the application. This tutorial will show you how to install Pi-hole on your Linux Mint Latest system.
To update your system, run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
To install all the packages required for Pi-hole, run the following command:
sudo apt install curl git
To install Pi-hole run the following command:
curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash
This command will start the interactive installation process. Press Enter to proceed.
During the installation process, you will be prompted to select your upstream DNS provider. Press Enter to confirm the default DNS settings.
You will also be asked to choose a protocol for your web interface. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select Lighttpd and press Enter.
Once the installation is complete, you need to configure your network to use Pi-hole as the DNS server.
Open the /etc/dhcpcd.conf file using your preferred text editor:
sudo nano /etc/dhcpcd.conf
Add the following line at the end of the file:
static domain_name_servers=127.0.0.1
Save the changes and exit the file.
Restart the dhcpcd service:
sudo service dhcpcd restart
To test if Pi-hole is working, open a web browser on a device connected to the same network as the Linux Mint Latest system, and navigate to http://pihole/admin/.
If the web interface loads successfully, then Pi-hole is working as expected.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Pi-hole on Linux Mint Latest. You can now browse the internet without worrying about ads, trackers, and malicious scripts. Enjoy your improved browsing experience with Pi-hole!
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