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Description

You have the option to either run Pi-hole inside a container or directly install it on a supported operating system using our automated installer. This smart installer simplifies the process by asking you a series of questions before setting everything up for you automatically. After completing the installation, the next step is to configure your router’s DHCP settings to ensure that all clients utilize Pi-hole as their DNS server, or you can opt to manually set each device to connect to Pi-hole. To enhance your experience, consider pairing Pi-hole with a VPN, which allows for ad-blocking on mobile devices, thus conserving precious bandwidth on limited data plans. By centralizing ad-blocking with Pi-hole rather than relying on browser extensions or separate software installations for each computer, your entire network benefits from enhanced protection. This network-level blocking enables you to eliminate advertisements from various sources, including mobile applications and smart televisions, independent of the hardware or operating system in use. Since ads are blocked before they have the opportunity to download, you'll notice an improvement in network performance, resulting in a quicker and more efficient online experience. Moreover, this streamlined approach to ad-blocking can significantly reduce distractions and enhance user satisfaction across all devices connected to your network.

Description

personalDNSfilter is a Java-based DNS filtering proxy that captures domain name resolutions, redirecting filtered domains to the loopback address. It is compatible with secure DNS protocols such as DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT), functioning on any device that supports Java. This application is designed to be efficient in memory use, enabling it to filter millions of domains while only utilizing a modest amount of RAM. For Android devices running version 4.2 or later, personalDNSfilter serves as a robust solution for blocking ads, malware, and tracking services without the need for root access. It can seamlessly integrate with any upstream DNS server, facilitating local filtering without external queries. The software is equipped with preloaded ad host filter lists, and users have the flexibility to incorporate additional lists as needed. Moreover, personalDNSfilter can be deployed either on an individual device or as a centralized DNS server to manage network-wide filtering. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for users looking to enhance their online privacy and security.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

CentOS Yes 
Debian Yes 
Fedora Yes 
Java No 
Netdata Yes 
Raspberry Pi OS No 
TrueNAS Yes 
Ubuntu Yes 

Integrations

CentOS No 
Debian No 
Fedora No 
Java Yes 
Netdata No 
Raspberry Pi OS Yes 
TrueNAS No 
Ubuntu No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pi-hole

Website

pi-hole.net

Vendor Details

Company Name

Zenz Solutions

Country

Germany

Website

www.zenz-solutions.de/personaldnsfilter-wp/

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Product Features

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