How to Install DNSControl on Void Linux

DNSControl is a tool used for managing DNS records across multiple providers. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install DNSControl on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Void Linux installed on your system.
• Basic knowledge of the command-line interface.

Steps to Install DNSControl on Void Linux

Here are the steps to follow to install DNSControl on Void Linux:

Step 1: Install Git

First, install Git on your system if it is not already installed. Execute the following command in your terminal:

sudo xbps-install -S git

Step 2: Clone DNSControl GitHub Repository

To clone DNSControl repository, execute the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/StackExchange/dnscontrol.git

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Execute the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo xbps-install -S nodejs make libtool autoconf automake pkg-config libuv-devel curl-dev

Step 4: Install DNSControl

Navigate to the dnscontrol directory and execute the following command:

make
sudo make install

Step 5: Verify Installation

To verify that DNSControl has been installed correctly, execute the following command in your terminal:

dnscontrol --version

If the output displays the DNSControl version number, then your installation is successful.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install DNSControl on Void Linux. By following the above instructions, you should now be able to install DNSControl and use it to manage your DNS records.