Installing Pi-hole on Void Linux

Pi-hole is a DNS-based ad blocker that helps to block advertisements and trackers on all devices connected to your network. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Pi-hole on Void Linux.

Step 1: Update Package Manager

Before installing Pi-hole, it is always recommended to update the package manager of your Void Linux.

sudo xbps-install -Suy

Step 2: Install Pi-hole Dependencies

To install Pi-hole on Void Linux, we need to install some dependencies before going to the next steps. The dependencies include:

• curl
• gnupg
• nano
• dnsmasq

To install these dependencies, enter the following command in your terminal:

sudo xbps-install curl gnupg nano dnsmasq

Step 3: Download Pi-hole Installation Script

Next, you need to download the Pi-hole installation script. Enter the following command to download the Pi-hole installer script:

curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net -o install.sh

Step 4: Run Pi-hole Installation Script

After downloading the Pi-hole installer script, run the script using the following command in your terminal:

sudo bash install.sh

This will start the Pi-hole installation process, and it will prompt you to select different options such as upstream DNS provider, blocking mode, etc. Choose the options that you prefer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 5: Verify Pi-hole Installation

Once the installation is complete, we need to verify whether Pi-hole is installed or not. Use the following command to verify:

pihole status

If the output shows Pi-hole version is v5.x.x (Latest: x.x.x), then Pi-hole is installed correctly on your Void Linux.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Pi-hole on Void Linux. Now you can enjoy ad-blocking and tracker-blocking features on all devices connected to your network.