Pi-hole v6 Installation Guide for Proxmox VE 9 LXC Container (2025)

Install Pi-hole v6 on Proxmox VE 9 manually — no helper scripts needed. This step-by-step guide walks through creating a Debian 12 LXC container, installing Pi-hole v6.2.2 with a static IP, configuring UFW, and setting up DNS for your homelab. Written Guide: https://localhake.com/content/pi-hole-v6-installation-guide-proxmox-lxc Products I recommend for Proxmox (affiliate links support the channel at no extra cost to you): - MINISFORUM NAB5 Mini PC (Proxmox Host): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6PFQZN7?tag=hakehardware-20 - GMKtec M7 Mini PC (Proxmox Host): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQKRXKS5?tag=hakehardware-20 - Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB SSD: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHLBDSP7?tag=hakehardware-20 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Prerequisites & Network Planning 3:19 - Download Debian Template 4:55 - Create the LXC Container 6:32 - Container Parameters Explained 8:14 - Enter the Container & Update Packages 10:02 - Download Pi-hole v6 Release 11:25 - Review & Run the Install Script 14:01 - Configure DNS & Block Lists 16:42 - Fix PATH & Set Admin Password 18:01 - Configure UFW Firewall 20:07 - Verify Pi-hole Web Interface Related Videos: - Proxmox - Install Pi-Hole [Helper Script]: https://youtu.be/Eo16eGOEReo - Proxmox Install + Post Install Scripts (2025): https://youtu.be/9Ubvt060Cjc - Proxmox - Install NGINX Proxy Manager [Helper Script]: https://youtu.be/nrOB3UuZaU4 - Proxmox Post-Install Script — Optimize Your Setup: https://youtu.be/klqSeI_Wc5M #PiHole #Proxmox #Homelab #DNS #SelfHosted