Pi-hole is a network-wide ad-blocking service that helps block unwanted and uninvited ads and trackers while also improving your overall browsing experience. In this tutorial, we will walk through how to install Pi-hole on macOS.
Prerequisites
Before we get started, here are the prerequisites:
- A macOS computer running version 10.13 or later.
- The latest version of Homebrew installed on your system.
- Terminal or iTerm2 installed on your Mac.
Installation Steps
- Open Terminal: Go to Applications → Utilities → Terminal.
- Install Pi-hole by running the following command in Terminal:
$ brew install pi-hole
- Once the installation is complete, you will be asked to configure your upstream DNS service. You can choose from various options like Google, Cloudflare, or OpenDNS. Once you have selected your preferred DNS service, enter its IP address and press enter.
- Next, Pi-hole will ask you to choose your web interface. Enter your preferred option and press enter.
- Now, Pi-hole will ask you to set a password for its web interface. Enter your desired password and press enter.
- The installation process will take a few minutes to complete. Once it's done, Pi-hole will display your admin URL, which you can use to access Pi-hole's web interface.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Pi-hole on macOS.
Conclusion
Pi-hole is an excellent way to get rid of unwanted ads and trackers from your network. It is easy to install and configure, and it can make a significant difference in your overall browsing experience. We hope this tutorial has been helpful in guiding you through the installation process.
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