Pi-hole

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Network-wide DNS ad blocker and privacy tool

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Deploy Pi-hole in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Pi-hole

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Pi-hole?

Pi-hole is a network-wide DNS sinkhole that blocks ads and trackers for every device on your network. Self-hosting a DNS-level ad blocker means phones, smart TVs, and IoT devices are all protected — not just devices with browser extensions.

Block ads on every device on your network — including smart TVs and phones

Significantly faster browsing by not loading ad content

Privacy protection by blocking tracking domains

Detailed query log showing exactly what your devices are requesting

Custom blocklists and whitelists for fine-grained control

Pi-hole vs Alternatives

Pi-hole vs Browser ad blockers

Browser extensions only protect that browser. Pi-hole blocks ads network-wide for all devices including smart TVs and phones.

Pi-hole vs AdGuard Home

Both are DNS-based blockers. Pi-hole has a larger community, more blocklists, and broader documentation.

Pi-hole vs NextDNS

NextDNS is cloud-hosted with query limits. Pi-hole runs locally with unlimited queries and no data leaving your network.

Why Deploy Pi-hole with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Pi-hole with persistent configuration for your blocklists and settings. Configure your router to use Pi-hole as DNS and every device on your network is protected instantly.

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After Deployment

After deploying Pi-hole with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Access admin panel

Change admin password

Configure clients to use Pi-hole as DNS server

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Pi-hole FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Pi-hole

How do I deploy Pi-hole with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Pi-hole from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Pi-hole?

Pi-hole requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Pi-hole data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Pi-hole backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Pi-hole to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Pi-hole image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Pi-hole free to self-host?

Pi-hole is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.