How to add a BlockList in Pi‐Hole

How to Add a Blocklist to Pi-hole

1. Access Pi-hole Web Interface: Open a web browser and navigate to the Pi-hole dashboard. This is typically accessed by typing the IP address of your Pi-hole device followed by /admin. For example, http://192.168.1.100/admin.

2. Login (if required): If you have set up authentication for the Pi-hole admin interface, log in with your credentials.

3. Navigate to Blocklists: In the Pi-hole dashboard, look for the "Settings" tab on the left-hand side. Click on it, then select "Blocklists" from the submenu.

4. Add Blocklist: On the Blocklists page, you'll see an option to add a new blocklist. Click on it.

5. Enter Blocklist URL: You'll be prompted to enter the URL of the blocklist you want to add. Paste the URL of the blocklist you want to use into the provided field. Make sure you're using a reputable blocklist.

6. Click "Add" or "Save": After pasting the URL, click on the "Add" or "Save" button to add the blocklist to Pi-hole.

7. Update Lists: Once added, you might need to update Pi-hole's blocklists to apply the changes immediately. You can do this by clicking on the "Update" button, usually located near the top of the Blocklists page.

8. Verify: After updating, it's a good idea to verify that the blocklist was successfully added. You can do this by checking the "Domains on Blocklist" count on the Blocklists page.

9. Test: To make sure the blocklist is working as expected, try accessing a website or service that should be blocked by the newly added blocklist. If everything is set up correctly, Pi-hole should block access to it.

That's it! You've successfully added a blocklist to Pi-hole. You can repeat these steps to add more blocklists if needed. Remember to periodically update your blocklists to ensure you're blocking the latest threats and unwanted content.