DNS-Level Blocking (Self-Hosted)
Replaces: ISP DNS, cloud DNS (NextDNS)
Self-host AdGuard Home so all DNS queries stay on your network and no third party sees your browsing data.
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Phase
First Self-Hosting — needs server/hardware, 2-4h
General
Install AdGuard Home on any server (Raspberry Pi, LXC, NAS). Point your router DNS to it. All DNS queries stay on your network — no private company sees your browsing data. Full control over blocklists, custom filters, and logging.
Deployment
Self-Hosted
AdGuard Home (self-hosted on Raspberry Pi, LXC, or any server)
Alternatives: Pi-hole (older, less feature-rich)
Prerequisites
Tailscale recommended first for secure remote access to your self-hosted DNS.