How to Install SmartDNS on Clear Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SmartDNS on Clear Linux Latest. SmartDNS is a DNS server that can be used to block ads, tracking, and other unwanted content on your network.

Prerequisites

Before we get started with the installation process, you need to have the following:

  • A Clear Linux Latest installation.
  • Administrator (sudo) access on your system.
  • A working internet connection.

Step 1: Install Git

First, we need to install Git so that we can download SmartDNS from GitHub. Run the following command on your terminal:

sudo swupd bundle-add git

Enter your password when prompted and wait for Git to be installed.

Step 2: Download SmartDNS

Now, we need to download SmartDNS from GitHub. Run the following command on your terminal:

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

This will download the latest version of SmartDNS to your system.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies required to build SmartDNS. Run the following command on your terminal:

sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-openssl devpkg-glib2

Enter your password when prompted and wait for the dependencies to be installed.

Step 4: Build SmartDNS

Now we can build SmartDNS from the source code that we downloaded. Move to the SmartDNS directory by running the following command on your terminal:

cd smartdns

Next, run the following commands to configure and build SmartDNS:

./autogen.sh
./configure
make

This will configure and build SmartDNS on your system.

Step 5: Install SmartDNS

Finally, we can install SmartDNS by running the following command on your terminal:

sudo make install

Enter your password when prompted and wait for SmartDNS to be installed.

Step 6: Configure SmartDNS

Now that SmartDNS is installed, you can configure it by editing the configuration file located at /usr/local/etc/smartdns/smartdns.conf. You can use any text editor to edit this file.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install SmartDNS on Clear Linux Latest from the source code available on GitHub. You can now use SmartDNS to block unwanted content on your network.