How do I edit /etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.conf?

halj78727 · November 10, 2019, 9:11pm

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Expected Behaviour:

Would like to edit /etc/pihole/pihole-FTL.conf to add MAXDBDAYS.

Actual Behaviour:

I've tried to use vi to edit but it won't write the file.

Sorry for newbie question, but what steps do I need to do to edit this file? The file already exists, but I need to add the MAXDBDAYS=0 line. I don't see any way to do this from the user interface so I assume I need to do it from the command-line interface.

Thanks!

Valiceemo · November 10, 2019, 9:19pm

Are you using sudo?

DanSchaper · November 10, 2019, 9:41pm

sudo nano if you're new(ish). vi is not beginner friendly.

halj78727 · November 10, 2019, 11:25pm

Bingo! sudo was the missing ingredient.

I've used vi and vi-like editors before. I'm no longer proficient, but I can limp through it. sudo nano is a good tip for the future!

Thanks!

system · December 1, 2019, 11:39pm

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