VPN integration
Mobile and Remote Access
Pi-hole supports VPN integration primarily through two popular methods:
- WireGuard
- Why: Lightweight, secure, and fast.
- How:
- Install WireGuard on the same device as Pi-hole.
- Route all DNS requests through Pi-hole.
- Use WireGuard to create a secure tunnel from remote devices to Pi-hole.
- OpenVPN
- Why: Well-supported and highly configurable.
- How:
- Install OpenVPN alongside Pi-hole.
- Configure OpenVPN clients to use Pi-hole’s IP as the DNS server.
- Route all traffic securely through the VPN tunnel.
Benefits:
- Block ads and trackers even when away from home.
- Encrypt traffic between devices and Pi-hole.
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