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diff --git a/_posts/2021-10-28-pihole-cloudflare.md b/_posts/2021-10-28-pihole-cloudflare.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a194dd2 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2021-10-28-pihole-cloudflare.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "Setting Up 1.1.1.1 for Families on a Pi-Hole" +date: 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if you prefer) and run the following to check your pi-hole version: + + + pihole -v + + +And if your version is out of date, run: + + + pihole -up + + +Once it completes the update everything will be good to go!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 + + +<figure> + <img src="/public/images/pihole-cloudflare.png" alt="PiHole setup admin dashboard"> + <figcaption>PiHole DNS settings (<a href="/public/images/pihole-cloudflare.webp">link to hi-res image</a>)</figcaption> +</figure> + +## Ad-Block & Malware Protection + +You now officially have protection against both intrusive advertisements *and* sites flagged with malware. Happy (and now safer) browsing! |