How to Install SmartDNS on Kali Linux

If you're looking for a lightweight and efficient DNS proxy server to improve your internet browsing and streaming experience, SmartDNS might be the right tool for you. Here's how to install it on Kali Linux:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we can install SmartDNS, we need to make sure that our system has all the necessary dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y git build-essential libuv1-dev libssl-dev

This will update the package list and install Git, the build tools, and the required libraries.

Step 2: Download and Compile SmartDNS

Next, we need to download the SmartDNS source code from its official GitHub repository. Run the following command in your terminal:

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

This will clone the repository to your local machine. Navigate to the newly created directory:

cd smartdns

Now we can compile SmartDNS. Run the following command:

make

This will build the executable file of SmartDNS.

Step 3: Install and Configure SmartDNS

Once the compilation is complete, we can install SmartDNS by running the following command:

make install

This will copy the executable file to /usr/local/bin and create the configuration files in /usr/local/etc. You can customize the configuration by editing the smartdns.conf file.

Before we start SmartDNS, we need to create a user that it can run under. Run the following command to create a system user:

sudo useradd -r -s /usr/sbin/nologin smartdns

This will create a new user called "smartdns" that does not have login access.

Finally, we can start SmartDNS by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start smartdns

You can also enable SmartDNS to start automatically on boot by running:

sudo systemctl enable smartdns

Conclusion

SmartDNS is now installed and running on your Kali Linux system. You can test it by changing your DNS settings to the IP address of your server running SmartDNS. Enjoy faster and more secure browsing and streaming!