To pair Pi-hole with OpenVPN on Ubuntu or Debian Linux, you need to follow these steps:
- Install OpenVPN: Install OpenVPN on your Ubuntu or Debian Linux system by running the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install openvpn
- Download OpenVPN configuration files: Download the OpenVPN configuration files from your VPN provider. These files should include a .ovpn file that contains the VPN connection information.
- Configure OpenVPN: Create a new OpenVPN configuration directory and move the .ovpn file to that directory:
sudo mkdir /etc/openvpn/client
sudo mv [filename].ovpn /etc/openvpn/client/
Replace [filename] with the name of the .ovpn file you downloaded.
- Start OpenVPN: Start the OpenVPN service by running the following command:
sudo openvpn --config /etc/openvpn/client/[filename].ovpn
- Test the OpenVPN connection: You can test the OpenVPN connection by visiting a website like ipleak.net and checking the IP address. It should be the IP address assigned by the VPN server.
- Install Pi-hole: Install Pi-hole by following the steps described in the Pi-hole documentation.
- Configure Pi-hole: In the Pi-hole web interface, go to Settings > DNS and change the Upstream DNS Server to
127.0.0.1#5353 - Test the Pi-hole + OpenVPN configuration: You can test the Pi-hole + OpenVPN configuration by visiting a website that shows ads and checking that they are blocked.
By following these steps, you will have successfully paired Pi-hole with OpenVPN on your Ubuntu or Debian Linux system. Your system will now be protected from ads and have increased privacy due to the VPN connection.