This guide summarizes a standard installation for dnsmasq.
Install dnsmasq using your distribution packages or the official installation method.
Edit the configuration files and set:
Enable and start the service using systemd or the provided startup scripts.
Verify the service is running and accessible.
See dnsmasq Configuration for configuration guidance.
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Prefer automation? See the following Ansible playbooks:
Prefer containers? See the following Docker guides:
See dnsmasq Security for hardening guidance.
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