How to Use the Hostiger dnscrypt Installation Script

This script automates the installation and configuration of dnscrypt-proxy on your system. Here’s how to use it:

1. Download the script: You can download the script using wget or curl:

   wget https://hostiger.com/scripts/hostiger_dnscrypt_install.sh
   # or
   curl -O https://hostiger.com/scripts/hostiger_dnscrypt_install.sh
   

2. Make the script executable: Give the script execute permissions:

   chmod +x hostiger_dnscrypt_install.sh
   

3. Run the script with root privileges: Execute the script using sudo:

   sudo ./hostiger_dnscrypt_install.sh
   

4. Follow the on-screen instructions: The script will guide you through the installation process. It will ask you to select a resolver.

5. Restart systemd-resolved: After the script finishes, restart the systemd-resolved service to apply the changes:

   sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved
   

Important Notes:

• This script is designed for Debian/Ubuntu-based systems.
• Make sure your system is up-to-date before running the script: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
• You need root privileges (using sudo) to run the script.
• The script automatically configures dnscrypt-proxy to start on boot.