How to Install Technitium DNS Server on Manjaro

Technitium DNS Server is a free, open-source, centrally administered, and easy-to-use DNS (Domain Name System) server software. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Technitium DNS Server on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running instance of Manjaro.
  • A user account with sudo privilege.

Step 1: Download the Technitium DNS Server

Visit the Technitium website (https://technitium.com/dns/) and click on the "Download" button to get the latest version of the server. Save the downloaded file to your desired location.

Step 2: Extract the Downloaded File

Open the Terminal and navigate to the directory where you have saved the downloaded file. Use the following command to extract the Technitium DNS Server:

tar -xzvf technitium-dns-server-<version>.tar.gz

Make sure to replace <version> with your downloaded version number.

Step 3: Install Required Dependencies

Technitium DNS Server requires some dependencies to be installed on your Manjaro system. Use the following commands to install those:

sudo pacman -S mono
sudo pacman -S openssl

Step 4: Run the Technitium DNS Server

Now that you have extracted the Technitium DNS Server and installed the required dependencies, it's time to start the server.

Navigate to the extracted folder and run the following command to start the server:

sudo mono Technitium.Dns.Server.Console.exe

The Technitium DNS Server running instance will be started soon.

Step 5: Configure the DNS Server

Open your favorite web browser and visit the Technitium DNS Server's web interface at http://localhost:5380. Login using the default credentials:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: admin

After logging in, you can customize the settings and configure the Technitium DNS Server as per your use case.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured the Technitium DNS Server on Manjaro. You can now enjoy the benefits of a local DNS server and personalize your network.