Self-host AdGuard Home

A single-binary, network-wide DNS ad and tracker blocker with a modern UI, built-in DoH/DoT encrypted DNS, and per-client rules out of the box. The polished alternative to Pi-hole.

Key facts

What you need

• Any VPS with at least 512 MB of RAM
• A domain you control — most self-hosted setups need HTTPS in front of them
• Under an hour if you've used Docker before

Install with Docker Compose

Save this as compose.yml and run docker compose up -d:

copy# AdGuard Home — map ports 53 (dns) and 3000 (first-run setup)
# grab the official compose, then:
docker compose up -d  #  →  http://SERVER_IP:3000
# complete the wizard, then point router DNS at the server