From 6b742c459266b18e2b375b35205ce8a6c02f0452 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bradley Taunt Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2024 08:05:12 -0400 Subject: Initial commit --- posts/pihole-cloudflare.md | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 42 insertions(+) create mode 100644 posts/pihole-cloudflare.md (limited to 'posts/pihole-cloudflare.md') diff --git a/posts/pihole-cloudflare.md b/posts/pihole-cloudflare.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0f59ca3 --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/pihole-cloudflare.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +# Setting Up 1.1.1.1 for Families on a Pi-Hole + +2021-10-28 + +After seeing Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 for Families mentioned on the [front page of HackerNews](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29024195), I thought it might be helpful to show those currently using a [pi-hole device](https://pi-hole.net) how to include 1.1.1.1 alongside it. + +## Keeping Things Updated + +It should go without saying that you should be running the latest stable pi-hole version for security and full feature support. To do so, simply `ssh` into your device (or connect to it directly if you prefer) and run the following to check your pi-hole version: + + + pihole -v + + +And if your version is out of date, run: + + + pihole -up + + +Once it completes the update everything will be good to go! + +## Adding 1.1.1.1 (1.1.1.2) + +Now you need to navigate to your main pi-hole admin in your browser (most likely the url will be *pi.hole*). Login in using your credentials and the do the following steps: + +1. Navigate to **Settings** +2. Navigate to **DNS** +3. Under "Upstream DNS Servers" enter: + +- Custom 1 (IPv4): 1.1.1.2 +- Custom 2 (IPv4): 1.0.0.2 + + +
+ PiHole setup admin dashboard +
PiHole DNS settings (link to hi-res image)
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+ +## Ad-Block & Malware Protection + +You now officially have protection against both intrusive advertisements *and* sites flagged with malware. Happy (and now safer) browsing! -- cgit v1.2.3-54-g00ecf