Networking
Self-host Technitium DNS on a VPS
A self-hosted DNS server with a management UI.
Authoritative and recursive DNS with blocking, DHCP and a web console in one package.
Why self-host Technitium DNS?
Technitium bundles authoritative DNS, recursion and ad-blocking with a real UI — handy for a homelab in a VPS.
How to install Technitium DNS
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install .NET + web console.
- 3
Deploy the application
Follow the project’s official install guide for your distribution.
- 4
Enable HTTPS
Serve it on your own domain behind a reverse proxy with a certificate.
- 5
Back it up
Schedule a database dump plus a copy of any uploaded files to an off-box location.
Practical tips
- Give Technitium DNS its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy Technitium DNS and terminate TLS at the proxy so certificates are managed in one place.
- Take a VPS snapshot before major upgrades so you can roll back cleanly.
- Keep Technitium DNS patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does Technitium DNS need?
- Plan on 512 MB–1 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does Technitium DNS run on?
- .NET + web console.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so Technitium DNS plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include BIND, Unbound, Pi-hole — browse all app guides.