# Pi-hole

Pi-hole is a comprehensive network-wide ad blocking and tracking protection solution, originally designed for Raspberry Pi devices but now widely compatible with various systems. It functions as a DNS sinkhole, intercepting queries for known ad-serving domains and preventing unwanted content from reaching the user's device. This results in a cleaner, faster web browsing experience without the intrusive ads. Beyond just ad blocking, Pi-hole also enhances privacy by blocking trackers that monitor online activity.

What sets Pi-hole apart is its ability to block advertisements and trackers at the network level, meaning it can protect all devices connected to the network without the need for individual ad-blocking software on each device. Its lightweight design ensures it can run seamlessly on low-power devices, making it an efficient solution for improving network performance and security. Pi-hole's user-friendly web interface provides an accessible way for users to monitor network activity, view statistics, and customize their blocking lists, offering a tailored and transparent network management experience.

## Integrating Pi-hole with groundcover

To start accessing granular insights, just follow these 2 super easy steps:

### Step 1: Enable Custom Metrics

Follow our [quick guide](../../use-groundcover/scraping-custom-metrics) on how to enable scraping custom metrics on groundcover.

### Step 2: Import dashboard using Grafana ID

In the groundcover platform, go to **Dashboards -> New -> Import.**

In the box titled "Import via grafana.com", enter one of the following **dashboard IDs,** then click "Load".

<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th width="95">ID</th><th width="395">Name</th><th width="457">Description</th><th>More Info</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>10176</td><td>Pi-hole Exporter</td><td>This is a Pi-hole dashboard when using the https://github.com/eko/pihole-exporter Prometheus exporter</td><td><a href="https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/10176-pi-hole-exporter/">Link</a></td></tr><tr><td>6603</td><td>Pi-hole Statistics</td><td>Example Dashboard for statistics gathered from Pi-hole</td><td><a href="https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/6603-pi-hole/">Link</a></td></tr><tr><td>14475</td><td>Pi-hole UI</td><td>Watch either a single Pi-hole system or combine the statics of several in a single pane.</td><td><a href="https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/14475-pi-hole-ui/">Link</a></td></tr><tr><td>13565</td><td>Pi-hole - RESTful API</td><td>Grafana Dashboard that consumes Pi-hole API without auth. All simple, leveraging the input.http from telegraf.</td><td><a href="https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/13565-pi-hole-restful-api/">Link</a></td></tr><tr><td>14283</td><td>PI-Hole Exporter</td><td>This is a PI-Hole dashboard when using the https://github.com/eko/pihole-exporter Prometheus exporter</td><td><a href="https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/14283-pi-hole-exporter/">Link</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### That's it!&#x20;

You can now see the imported dashboard in your list of Dashboards and start using it immediately.

{% hint style="success" %}
You can repeat this action to load as many of these dashboards as you like.&#x20;

If you import more than one of these dashboards, you may find it useful to create a Pi-hole Dashboards Folder in groundcover.
{% endhint %}



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