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How do I disable dnsmasq?
The first part of disabling it is to change the configuration in /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager. conf by commenting out dns=dnsmasq . Next, you have to restart both the network-manager and networking services.
Should I use systemd-resolved?
This article is meant to dispel an internet myth that says systemd-resolved is pointless and isn’t doing you any good. systemd-resolved is almost guaranteed to be useful for any Linux device that accesses the internet and can optionally be configured to boost your privacy and security.
Where can I install Dnsmasq in Ubuntu Server?
Installing dnsmasq: dnsmasq is available in the official package repository of Ubuntu. So, you can easily install it using the APT package manager. Ubuntu uses systemd-resolved by default to manage DNS servers and DNS caching. Before you install dnsmasq, you must stop and disable systemd-resolved services.
How to add Dnsmasq and keep systemd-resolved ( 18.04 )?
IMHO, if your going to be running dnsmasq, you should statically assign your ip address instead of getting it from dhcp. This way you can just disable systemd-resolved all together. Manually assign your ip address, gateway, and assign the ip address to your machine as DNS.
Is there a way to disable Dnsmasq in LXD?
If you installed dnsmasq yourself deliberately because you explicitly wanted it, then one of the other answers to this question, explaining how to disable systemd-resolved, will probably be good for you. If you didn’t explicitly install dnsmasq, then it is likely in place because you’re using lxd.
Why is my DNS not working in Ubuntu 18.04?
If you’re using a default Ubuntu 18.04 setup, this may be caused by a conflict between systemd-resolved (the default DNS server) and dnsmasq. If you installed dnsmasq yourself deliberately because you explicitly wanted it, then one of the other answers to this question, explaining how to disable systemd-resolved, will probably be good for you.