How to Install Pi-hole on Windows 10

Pi-hole is a network-wide ad blocker that you can install on Windows 10, among other operating systems. Here's how you can install Pi-hole on your Windows 10 machine.

Step 1: Install Ubuntu

We need to run Pi-hole in a Linux environment, and for that, we'll be using a lightweight version of Linux called Ubuntu. Follow these steps to install Ubuntu on your Windows 10 machine.

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 machine.
2. Search for "Ubuntu" and click on the first result to open the Ubuntu page.
3. Click the "Get" button to begin the installation process.
4. Once the installation is complete, click the "Launch" button to open Ubuntu.

Step 2: Install Pi-hole

Now that we have Ubuntu installed, we can proceed with installing Pi-hole. Here are the steps to follow.

1. Open the terminal in Ubuntu by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
2. Copy and paste the following command into the terminal: curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash
3. Press Enter to run the command. This will start the installation process for Pi-hole.
4. During the installation, you will be asked a series of questions. Answer them according to your preferences.
5. Once the installation is complete, you will see a message saying "Pi-hole has been installed!".

Step 3: Configure Pi-hole

Pi-hole is now installed, but we still need to configure it. Here's how you can do it.

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/admin/.
2. This will take you to the Pi-hole dashboard where you can customize your settings.
3. You can add domains to your whitelist or blacklist, change your DNS provider, and more.
4. Once you're done configuring Pi-hole, you can start using it to block ads across your network.

That's it! You have successfully installed Pi-hole on your Windows 10 machine. Enjoy browsing the web without annoying ads.