If you’re tired of seeing annoying ads and worried about online trackers, setting up Pi-hole on your Raspberry Pi can be a great solution. Pi-hole is a network-wide ad blocker that filters all web traffic on your local network and blocks ads on any device connected to it. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up Pi-hole on your Raspberry Pi Zero. Say goodbye to ads and trackers and enjoy a cleaner online experience!
What is Pi-hole?
Pi-hole is a network-wide advertising filter based on Raspberry Pi. Once installed on a Raspberry Pi Zero running Raspberry Pi OS, it can be configured to filter all traffic on devices connected to your network. When a website requests an ad from an ad server, Pi-hole checks the domain name against its blacklisted registry and blocks the ad from loading.
Installing Pi-hole on Raspberry Pi
To install Pi-hole on your Raspberry Pi, follow these steps:
- Connect your Raspberry Pi to your home Wi-Fi network.
- Open the Terminal and run the following command to install Pi-hole:
Once the installation starts, Pi-hole will guide you through the setup process:
- Press “Enter” to proceed through the setup screens and read the information about Pi-hole.
- Choose “wlan0” if your Raspberry Pi is connected via Wi-Fi, or select “eth0” for a wired Ethernet connection.
- Select your preferred DNS provider. Google’s DNS server is a popular option.
- Choose to enable both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols for maximum compatibility.
- Set a static IP address on your Raspberry Pi to ensure it doesn’t change over time.
Setting up Your Router
Now that Pi-hole is installed on your Raspberry Pi, you need to configure your router to use Pi-hole as the DNS server. Here’s how:
- Open a web browser on any device connected to your home network and enter “192.168.0.1” into the address bar. This will take you to the router settings page.
- Log in to your router using the default credentials.
- Find the “DHCP Server” configuration option. It may be available under “Advanced” or “Network” settings.
- Enter your Raspberry Pi’s IP address in both the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields.
- Scroll down to the “Address Reservation” section and reserve the IP address of your Raspberry Pi. This will ensure it doesn’t get assigned to any other device on your network.
- Save the settings and reboot your router.
Conclusion
By setting up Pi-hole on your Raspberry Pi, you can block ads and trackers network-wide, providing a cleaner and safer online experience for all devices connected to your network. Enjoy browsing the web without interruptions and protect your privacy!
We hope this guide has helped you understand the process of setting up Pi-hole on Raspberry Pi. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. And if you found this article helpful, please share it with your friends and family to support us in bringing ad-free browsing to everyone.
