# Help

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## [Connection error (9.9.9.10#53): TCP connection failed while receiving payload length from upstream (Connection prematurely closed by remote server)](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/connection-error-9-9-9-10-53-tcp-connection-failed-while-receiving-payload-length-from-upstream-connection-prematurely-closed-by-remote-server/87203)

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**Author:** [@No\_Username](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/No_Username)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/connection-error-9-9-9-10-53-tcp-connection-failed-while-receiving-payload-length-from-upstream-connection-prematurely-closed-by-remote-server/87203 "2026-08-15T21:34:47Z")

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Folgende Fehlermeldung seit über einem Jahr, eigentlich fast täglich einmal. Connection error (9.9.9.10#53): TCP connection failed while receiving payload length from upstream (Connection prematurely closed by remote se…

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## [Is there way to change a list URL without deleting and re-adding it?](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/is-there-way-to-change-a-list-url-without-deleting-and-re-adding-it/87248)

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**Author:** [@ikomrad](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/ikomrad)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/is-there-way-to-change-a-list-url-without-deleting-and-re-adding-it/87248 "2026-08-15T21:24:07Z")

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The issue I am facing: I list that I am subscribed to recently reorganized the files and with changed the URL for the list. I'd like to update the URL without having to recreate the list entry ( group, comments, etc ) f…

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## [Allow sites on Allowed list only - Can't get it to work](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/allow-sites-on-allowed-list-only-cant-get-it-to-work/87252)

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**Author:** [@sterenas](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/sterenas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/allow-sites-on-allowed-list-only-cant-get-it-to-work/87252 "2026-08-15T20:35:00Z")

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Expected Behaviour: Linux Mint, latest pihole version. Allow access to 2 sites only and block all other sites. If I add regex \*.com it does block all .com sites so machine is not bypassing pihole. Actual Behaviour: Blo…

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## [No web UI/admin interface after upgrade (via DietPi)](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/no-web-ui-admin-interface-after-upgrade-via-dietpi/87227)

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**Author:** [@vovtz](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/vovtz)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/no-web-ui-admin-interface-after-upgrade-via-dietpi/87227 "2026-08-14T23:02:07Z")

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Please follow the below template, it will help us to help you! If you are Experiencing issues with a Pi-hole install that has non-standard elements (e.g you are using nginx, apache2 or another reverse proxy, or there is …

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## [iPhone over Tailscale not using Pi-hole DNS – no logs, no blocking](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/iphone-over-tailscale-not-using-pi-hole-dns-no-logs-no-blocking/87074)

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**Author:** [@KingJosef](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/KingJosef)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/iphone-over-tailscale-not-using-pi-hole-dns-no-logs-no-blocking/87074 "2026-08-14T09:25:08Z")

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Expected Behaviour: I expect Pi-hole to block ads and tracking domains for all clients on my network, including my iPhone connected via Tailscale (subnet routing). DNS queries from the iPhone should be resolved through …

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## [Pi-Hole not blocking everything on iPhone](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/pi-hole-not-blocking-everything-on-iphone/87130)

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**Author:** [@Eventer](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/Eventer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/pi-hole-not-blocking-everything-on-iphone/87130 "2026-08-14T09:21:00Z")

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Hello, We had a power outage for a few hours back in June. Ever since then, I've been having an issue on my iPhone where ads are no longer being blocked in the ntv app. I'm also seeing ads again on macrumors.com. Ad blo…

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## [Conditional Forwarding and how does it really work?](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/conditional-forwarding-and-how-does-it-really-work/87224)

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**Author:** [@SharpMoose](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/SharpMoose)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/conditional-forwarding-and-how-does-it-really-work/87224 "2026-08-13T21:17:27Z")

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Hey all, I've been checking out Pi-hole and have the following scenario: Setup: a router on 192.168.1.1 (hostname router1.lan) a Pi-hole on 192.168.1.10 (hostname pihole1.lan) a computer on 192.168.1.100 (hostname com…

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## [FTL engine not installed. "Error: URL https://github.com... not found"](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/ftl-engine-not-installed-error-url-https-github-com-not-found/31417)

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**Author:** [@EBC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/EBC)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/ftl-engine-not-installed-error-url-https-github-com-not-found/31417 "2026-08-12T17:19:20Z")

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Expected Behaviour: It should complete the install. Actual Behaviour: Stuck with an error: \[✗\] Downloading and Installing FTL Error: URL https://github.com/pi-hole/ftl/releases/latest/download/pihole-FTL-arm-linux-gnu…

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## [When I try to 'deny' a host / domain I get Timeout or Network Connection Error!](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/when-i-try-to-deny-a-host-domain-i-get-timeout-or-network-connection-error/87187)

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**Author:** [@229Mick](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/229Mick)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/when-i-try-to-deny-a-host-domain-i-get-timeout-or-network-connection-error/87187 "2026-08-12T15:28:08Z")

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Expected Behaviour: I go to the "list all queries", find the one that I want to block and click the 'deny' button and expect it to acknowledge and block that domain / host going forward. Actual Behaviour: When I click t…

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## [Apparent reliance on AAAA records for updates](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/apparent-reliance-on-aaaa-records-for-updates/87156)

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**Author:** [@dispo2](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/dispo2)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/apparent-reliance-on-aaaa-records-for-updates/87156 "2026-08-11T22:22:17Z")

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Expected Behaviour: In a non-IPv6 environment be able to update / run pihole updatecheck without error when AAAA records are blocked and pihole is in default / null blocking mode. Core v6.4.3 FTL v6.7 Web interface…

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## [DNSSEC times out on Lloyds-group websites only](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/dnssec-times-out-on-lloyds-group-websites-only/87192)

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**Author:** [@Point1415](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/Point1415)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/dnssec-times-out-on-lloyds-group-websites-only/87192 "2026-08-11T18:10:07Z")

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The Problem I am experiencing issues trying to access some specific websites when DNSSEC is enabled. Without DNSSEC enabled, everything works as-expected (pages load normally). With DNSSEC enabled, some pages will not …

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## [Support for $third-party in blocklists](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/support-for-third-party-in-blocklists/87188)

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**Author:** [@weaver](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/weaver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/support-for-third-party-in-blocklists/87188 "2026-08-11T18:09:01Z")

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I’ve found a bit of complication: Some adblock-flavored blocklists only register domains as third party (e.g. EasyList). i.e. ||domain.com^$third-party. It seems that Pi-Hole ignores these, to allow their access as fi…

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## [Cant resolve caddy urls when connected using wireguard vpn.](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/cant-resolve-caddy-urls-when-connected-using-wireguard-vpn/87135)

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**Author:** [@sjoerd](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/sjoerd)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/cant-resolve-caddy-urls-when-connected-using-wireguard-vpn/87135 "2026-08-11T11:49:39Z")

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The issue I am facing: Hi, Im trying to have local urls accessible both on my local network and through a wireguard vpn when away using pihole as my dns. I have gotten everything working except for getting a dns respons…

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## [Subdomains not being blocked V3.1.4](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/subdomains-not-being-blocked-v3-1-4/4787)

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**Author:** [@Mamak](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/Mamak)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/subdomains-not-being-blocked-v3-1-4/4787 "2026-08-08T21:09:44Z")

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Expected Behaviour: using blacklist that contains domain.tld should get pi-hole block both "domain.tld" and any "anything.domain.tld" subdomains Actual Behaviour: Only the "domain.tld" is blocked Debug Token: Token ID …

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## [Total Queries graph on Dashboard not showing latest data](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/total-queries-graph-on-dashboard-not-showing-latest-data/87179)

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**Author:** [@patvr](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/patvr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/total-queries-graph-on-dashboard-not-showing-latest-data/87179 "2026-08-11T03:57:00Z")

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Please follow the below template, it will help us to help you! Expected Behaviour: Running following piHole and everything runs as expected. This is the Total queries graph with default maxHistory as expected as well. …

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## [Web interface nicht erreichbar](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/web-interface-nicht-erreichbar/87180)

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**Author:** [@T\_TR0N](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/T_TR0N)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/web-interface-nicht-erreichbar/87180 "2026-08-10T20:20:59Z")

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Ich komme leider nicht mehr ins Web-Interface hinein. Debug Token Bekomme nur einen Zeitüberschreitungs- Fehler angezeigt.

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## [Core-Update nicht möglich und Database Errors](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/core-update-nicht-moglich-und-database-errors/87167)

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**Author:** [@TobiErl87](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/TobiErl87)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/core-update-nicht-moglich-und-database-errors/87167 "2026-08-10T05:58:19Z")

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Beobachtetes und erwartetes Verhalten Guten Tag zusammen, nach einem Update sind alle Goup Management Einträge leer bzw zeigen negative Werte an. Beim Versuch diese Aufzurufen, kommt ein PupUp das "Database Errors" anz…

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## [Possible bug: DNSSEC causes SERVFAIL for reverse (PTR) lookups with Conditional Forwarding to FRITZ!Box](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/possible-bug-dnssec-causes-servfail-for-reverse-ptr-lookups-with-conditional-forwarding-to-fritz-box/87018)

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**Author:** [@AntonJouri](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/AntonJouri)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/possible-bug-dnssec-causes-servfail-for-reverse-ptr-lookups-with-conditional-forwarding-to-fritz-box/87018 "2026-08-09T17:27:59Z")

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Environment • Pi-hole Core: 6.4.3 • Pi-hole Web: 6.6 • Pi-hole FTL: 6.7 • Hardware: Raspberry Pi 5 • OS: Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm • Router: AVM FRITZ!Box 7590 • FRITZ!OS: 8.25 Configuration Conditional Forwardin…

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## [DHCP Server not self-discovering](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/dhcp-server-not-self-discovering/87162)

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**Author:** [@Coder](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/Coder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/dhcp-server-not-self-discovering/87162 "2026-08-08T18:56:45Z")

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Looking for some help debugging. I've got a containerized Pi-hole running with network\_mode: host that I've been using as my DHCP and local DNS servers for a few weeks. I'm migrating the container to a new machine- whic…

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## [Embedded web server randomly stops responding while DNS continues to work (curl to localhost hangs)](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/embedded-web-server-randomly-stops-responding-while-dns-continues-to-work-curl-to-localhost-hangs/86644)

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**Author:** [@MacDevil](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/MacDevil)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/embedded-web-server-randomly-stops-responding-while-dns-continues-to-work-curl-to-localhost-hangs/86644 "2026-08-07T19:20:26Z")

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Expected Behaviour: The integrated Pi-hole web server should always respond to HTTP requests. The web interface should remain reachable on port 80 for weeks without requiring a restart of the FTL service. System: Ras…

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## [Repeat Queries from Router (Fritzbox)](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/repeat-queries-from-router-fritzbox/87149)

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**Author:** [@NovaMoon1](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/NovaMoon1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/repeat-queries-from-router-fritzbox/87149 "2026-08-06T20:08:09Z")

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The issue I am facing: After setting up 2 Piholes with keepalived the Main Pihole has every full hour hundreds or thousands of requests from my router. Also im getting the DNSMASQ\_WARN warning Maximum number of concur…

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## [Getting connection refused when trying to access admin dashboard](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/getting-connection-refused-when-trying-to-access-admin-dashboard/87140)

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**Author:** [@nmills3](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/nmills3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/getting-connection-refused-when-trying-to-access-admin-dashboard/87140 "2026-08-05T21:07:33Z")

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Expected Behaviour: Until some point recently the dashboard worked correctly and i could go to 192.168.1.253/admin and I could access the dashboard, I'm not sure exactly when it happened but now I just get a connection r…

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## [Help updating Pi-hole and the OS](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/help-updating-pi-hole-and-the-os/87121)

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**Author:** [@dwc\_TX](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/dwc_TX)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/help-updating-pi-hole-and-the-os/87121 "2026-08-05T01:21:44Z")

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I'm sorry but i just got on here. I ran a debug on pihole before joining. I really dont know what I'm doing... I am having problem getting the admin page to open after getting pihole updated. pihole -v all shows updat…

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## [I can connect to my pihole through tailscale ip but not through the default ip](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/i-can-connect-to-my-pihole-through-tailscale-ip-but-not-through-the-default-ip/86571)

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**Author:** [@CB-aus](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/CB-aus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/i-can-connect-to-my-pihole-through-tailscale-ip-but-not-through-the-default-ip/86571 "2026-08-04T01:04:29Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm new to this and hopefully I can get some help. It's been a bit since I login back into the pihole and now I can't do it through the terminal and PowerShell using the IP that was set. I've tried the I…

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## [SSL received a record that exceeded the maximum permissible length](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/ssl-received-a-record-that-exceeded-the-maximum-permissible-length/87107)

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**Author:** [@Paul](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/Paul)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/ssl-received-a-record-that-exceeded-the-maximum-permissible-length/87107 "2026-08-03T21:53:36Z")

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Expected Behaviour: Logging into pi.hole should ask for password and display webui Debian GNU/Linux bookworm 12.15 aarch64 Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Rev 1.2 Core Version is v6.4.3 (Latest: v6.4.3) Branch is master Hash…

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## [WARNING: dnsmasq: no address range available for DHCP request via eth0](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/warning-dnsmasq-no-address-range-available-for-dhcp-request-via-eth0/87098)

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**Author:** [@asheora](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/asheora)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/warning-dnsmasq-no-address-range-available-for-dhcp-request-via-eth0/87098 "2026-08-01T21:34:25Z")

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Expected Behaviour: I expect Pi-hole's DHCP server to assign IP addresses in the range 192.168.1.50-192.168.1.150 to devices on my network. When a device requests an IP via DHCP. I had it setup correctly previously but…

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## [Getting PADD or Admin UI to show on rPi Screen,](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/getting-padd-or-admin-ui-to-show-on-rpi-screen/87090)

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**Author:** [@Wazfoodle](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/Wazfoodle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/getting-padd-or-admin-ui-to-show-on-rpi-screen/87090 "2026-07-31T17:33:17Z")

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Expected Behaviour: I want the rPi system to boot up to the PADD screen or Admin UI displayed on the attached rPi screen. Currently the rPi desktop is showing up when running. Actual Behaviour: Everything seems to be fu…

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## [Warning: /etc/pihole/pihole.toml exists but cannot be read (Permission denied)](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/warning-etc-pihole-pihole-toml-exists-but-cannot-be-read-permission-denied/87081)

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**Author:** [@butchkemper](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/butchkemper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/warning-etc-pihole-pihole-toml-exists-but-cannot-be-read-permission-denied/87081 "2026-07-31T15:20:04Z")

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At every connection to the Pi-Hole system using SSH, these messages are displayed on the console: Linux Pihole1 6.18.34+rpt-rpi-v8 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 1:6.18.34-1+rpt1 (2026-06-09) aarch64 Last login: Thu Jul 30 17:18…

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## [ERROR: SQLite3: no such table: vw\_allowlist](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/error-sqlite3-no-such-table-vw-allowlist/87005)

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**Author:** [@cabbage](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/cabbage)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/error-sqlite3-no-such-table-vw-allowlist/87005 "2026-07-30T18:39:59Z")

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I'm trying to get Pi-hole up and running on an Alpine LXC. Installed using this. My troubleshooting is telling me there's a problem with the gravity DB. I can't figure out how to fix it though. Below are a few indicators…

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## [RPI update failure](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/rpi-update-failure/86781)

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**Author:** [@cgn](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/u/cgn)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/rpi-update-failure/86781 "2026-07-29T10:03:30Z")

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The issue I am facing: when i try to update I get a failure message \[✓\] Root user check .;;,. .ccccc:,. :cccclll:. ..,, :ccccclll. ;ooodc 'ccll:;ll .oooodc .;cll.;;looo:. …

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