How to Install Unbound on Void Linux
Unbound is a free and open-source caching DNS resolver for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses that provides privacy and security to its users. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Unbound on your Void Linux operating system.
Prerequisites
Before starting with the installation of Unbound on Void Linux, ensure that:
- You have access to a command-line terminal.
- You have root access.
Step 1: Update your system
Before installing Unbound, update your Void Linux system by running the following command:
xbps-install -Su
This command will update all the necessary packages in your system.
Step 2: Install Unbound
You can install Unbound on Void Linux by running the following command:
xbps-install -S unbound
This command will install the Unbound package on your system.
Step 3: Verify the installation
Once the installation process is completed, you can verify whether the Unbound service is running or not by running the following command:
sv status unbound
This command should display "run: unbound: (pid ####) 1s" indicating that the Unbound service is running as a daemon.
Step 4: Configure Unbound
Next, you need to configure Unbound based on your preferences. You can start configuring by modifying the Unbound configuration file located at /etc/unbound/unbound.conf.
You can add your preferred DNS server addresses to the configuration file by adding the following line:
server:
# Add your preferred DNS server address here
forward-addr: YOUR_PREFERRED_DNS_SERVER_ADDRESS
You can also add additional security features to your Unbound configuration like caching, DNSSEC, or QNAME minimization as per your preferences.
Step 5: Restart Unbound
Once you have configured the Unbound server, restart the Unbound service to apply the changes by running the following command:
sv restart unbound
Conclusion
Congratulations! Now you know how to install and configure Unbound on your Void Linux system. You can now enjoy the privacy and security features of Unbound in your DNS resolution process.