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  • SimonSaysStuff@lemmy.worldtoSelfhosted@lemmy.worldNoob question about PiHole
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    5 months ago

    When you specify more than one DNS server for network clients, the order in which these servers are used is not random. The following sequence is observed:

    Primary DNS Server: Clients will first attempt to use the primary DNS server specified in their network settings. This server is often considered the default.

    Secondary DNS Server: If the primary DNS server is unavailable or unable to resolve a query, clients will then attempt to use the secondary DNS server. This server acts as a backup.

    So in OPs case his Pihole will always be used if it’s available, and only when it’s not will the secondary be used.

















  • It can be difficult. I went cold turkey and if people wanted to contact me they either had to SMS me, email me, or install Signal. Most went with the latter over time apart from some older family members that still use SMS. I’m never going to persuade them to change that behaviour and that’s OK. Overall it wasnt too tricky it just took a bit of time.

    I actually ran into more problems with a former employer demanding that I install WhatsApp on my personal phone. That got really messy and stressful.