Can I install Pi-hole on Windows?
It was originally designed to run on Raspberry Pis. So, unless you had a Raspberry Pi, or a computer running Linux, you were out of luck. However, it’s now available for Docker. This means it can be installed on any device which will run Docker, such as Windows PCs or Macs.
Is Pi-hole open source?
Pi-hole is an open source software project that blocks ads for all devices on your home network by routing all advertising servers into nowhere.
Is Pi-hole free?
Free!!! All you need is a device to run Pi-Hole on – Raspberry Pi, Linux Machine, or Docker. No client-side ad block software required. Blocks ads on any device, including those Smart TVs and other devices that do not allow you to make any modifications.
How do you access PI holes?
Once Pi-hole is running, you can access the Pi-hole admin portal on your local network by typing http://pi.hole/admin from any web browser.
What can I do with Pi-hole?
Pi-hole is a general purpose network-wide ad-blocker that protects your network from ads and trackers without requiring any setup on individual devices. It is able to block ads on any network device (e.g. smart appliances), and, unlike browser add-ons, Pi-hole blocks ads on any type of software.
Is Pi-hole a firewall?
Pi-hole functions similarly to a network firewall, meaning that advertisements and tracking domains are blocked for all devices behind it, whereas traditional advertisement blockers only run in a user’s browser, and remove advertisements only on the same machine.
How much RAM do I need for Pi-hole?
To deploy Pi-hole on your home network, make sure you have all of the following: A Raspberry Pi with at least 512MB of RAM (all Raspberry Pi versions satisfy this requirement) and Raspbian installed. An SD-card with at least 2GB of free space. Internet connection on your Raspberry Pi.
What is Pi-hole IP?
When a device connects to your home network, it gets the Pi-hole IP address as its main DNS server from your router. When your device looks up the address for a hostname, it contacts the Pi-hole. If the host is an ad or tracker and present in the list used, the request is instantly blocked.
What port does Pi-hole run on?
4711
Ports
| Service | Port | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| pihole- FTL | 4711 | FTL is our API engine and uses port 4711 on the localhost interface. This port should not be accessible from any other interface. |
Is Pi-hole effective?
In my experience, Pi-hole is 100% effective at bypassing Ad blocker detection. I’ve seen absolutely no “Ad blocker detected” pop-ups when browsing the since switching to Pi-hole. The other main advantage of Pi-hole over other ad blockers is it’s ability to work on all devices on your network.
What is Pi-hole for Windows?
Pi-hole can be used to block ads and encrypt DNS queries on your local Windows PC or entire network. Pi-hole for Windows is a great way to upcycle old hardware. If you have a Windows PC, tablet, or HDMI stick with 1GB RAM and it can boot Windows 10 x64 you are good to go.
How do I download and install the Pi-hole container?
To download the Pi-hole container, open Windows Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command: docker pull pihole/pihole Next, let’s ensure our PC has a static IP address. This will ensure other devices can always reach your Pi-hole server without any issues.
How do I access the Pi-hole API?
The API can be accessed via telnet, the Web ( admin/api.php) and Command Line ( pihole -c -j ). You can find out more details over here. The pihole command has all the functionality necessary to be able to fully administer the Pi-hole, without the need of the Web Interface.
How do I reset or reconfigure Pi-hole?
To reset or reconfigure Pi-Hole, run Pi-hole Configuration.cmd in the Pi-hole install folder. To uninstall Pi-Hole go to the Pi-hole install folder, right-click Pi-hole Uninstall.cmd and click Run As Administrator.