How to Install Maza ad blocking on OpenBSD
Maza Ad Blocking is an advanced ad-blocking solution that can be easily installed on OpenBSD for a better browsing experience.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have the following:
- OpenBSD operating system
- An internet connection
- Superuser or root privileges
Step 1: Install Required Dependencies
To install Maza ad blocking, you need to install the required dependencies first. Open the terminal and run the following command:
doas pkg_add -I python3 py3-pip git
This command will install Python3, Pip, and Git.
Step 2: Clone the Repository
Next, clone the Maza ad blocking repository using Git. Run the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/mzbac/maza-ad-blocking.git
Step 3: Install Maza ad blocking
After cloning the repository, navigate to the maza-ad-blocking directory and install the tool using the Pip package manager. Run the following commands:
cd maza-ad-blocking
doas pip3 install .
This will install Maza ad blocking on your OpenBSD system.
Step 4: Configure Maza ad blocking
Once the installation is complete, you need to configure Maza ad blocking for it to start blocking ads.
Open the maza-ad-blocking.conf file located in the /etc/ directory using a text editor of your choice:
doas vi /etc/maza-ad-blocking.conf
Edit the file and uncomment the ENABLED option if it is commented out. Save and exit the file.
Step 5: Enable and Start the Maza Ad Blocking Service
Now that Maza ad blocking is installed and configured, you need to enable and start the service.
Run the following command to enable the service:
doas rcctl enable maza-ad-blocking
Finally, start the service using the following command:
doas rcctl start maza-ad-blocking
Conclusion
That's it! You have now successfully installed Maza ad blocking on your OpenBSD system. The service is now running, and all ads will be blocked while browsing the web. Enjoy a cleaner and faster browsing experience with Maza ad blocking.