How to Install Technitium DNS Server on POP! OS Latest

Technitium DNS Server is an open-source DNS server that can be used for privacy and security reasons. It is compatible with Linux OS including POP! OS Latest. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Technitium DNS Server on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A machine running POP! OS Latest.
  • Access to the computer terminal.

Installing Technitium DNS Server

  1. Open a terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or searching for the terminal in the applications menu.

  2. Download the .deb package of Technitium DNS Server by executing the following command:

wget https://github.com/TechnitiumSoftware/DnsServer/releases/download/v5.0/technitium-dns-server_5.0_amd64.deb
  1. Install the package using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i technitium-dns-server_5.0_amd64.deb
  1. Start the DNS server service by executing the command:
sudo systemctl start tdns.service
  1. Verify if the DNS service is running using the command:
sudo systemctl status tdns.service

The output should show that the service is running.

  1. To enable the DNS service to start automatically on boot, run the following command:
sudo systemctl enable tdns.service

Configuring Technitium DNS Server

  1. Open the Technitium DNS Server configuration file by executing the command:
sudo nano /etc/tdns/config.properties

  1. Configure the server settings based on your preference.

  2. Once done, save the changes by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter.

  3. Restart the Technitium DNS Server service by executing the command:

sudo systemctl restart tdns.service

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed the Technitium DNS Server on your POP! OS Latest machine. You can now configure your devices to use this DNS server to enhance your privacy and security over the internet.