How to install SmartDNS on OpenBSD

SmartDNS is a lightweight and efficient DNS server that allows you to block ads, encrypt your DNS queries, and improve your internet security. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install SmartDNS on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have access to your OpenBSD server with root privileges. You will also need a terminal emulator installed on your local computer.

Step 1: Install dependencies

SmartDNS requires the autoconf, automake, and libtool packages to be installed. You can install them using the following command:

$ doas pkg_add autoconf automake libtool

Step 2: Clone the SmartDNS repository

Clone the SmartDNS repository using the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/pymumu/smartdns.git

Step 3: Build and install SmartDNS

Change to the SmartDNS directory and run the following commands:

$ cd smartdns
$ sh autogen.sh
$ ./configure && make
$ doas make install

This will build the SmartDNS binaries and install them in the appropriate directories.

Step 4: Configure SmartDNS

To configure SmartDNS, you need to create a configuration file. You can use the example configuration file provided with the SmartDNS source code.

$ doas cp example/example.conf /etc/smartdns/smartdns.conf

Edit the configuration file and make any changes as necessary.

Step 5: Start SmartDNS

To start SmartDNS, run the following command:

$ doas rcctl start smartdns

You can also enable SmartDNS to start at boot time by running:

$ doas rcctl enable smartdns

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and configure SmartDNS on OpenBSD. You can now use SmartDNS to block ads, encrypt your DNS queries, and improve your internet security.

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