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Packages are managed at System > Packages(Figure Package Listing). The listings there, presented inalphabetical order, show all of the information about a package.
See also
pfSense® software uses similar mechanisms to handle base system upgrades. Formore information on that process, see Upgrade Guide.
- Name
The name of the package. This is a unique, and typically short, name used toidentify the package. On some packages, the name is a link to more informationabout the package.
- Version
The version number of the package. This number is specific to the package onpfSense, and is not necessarily related to the version of the underlyingsoftware (if there is any). The version number is also a link to recentchanges for the package.
- Description
Longer text describing the package, its purpose, and so on. If the packagedepends upon other packages, the GUI lists them here denoted by
.
.Warning
For security reasons, keep the installed packages to the bare minimumrequired for a deployment.
Package Listing¶
See also
Troubleshooting Upgrades (Packages and Updates use the same backend)
- See Alsonpm-install | npm Docs
Installing Packages¶
Packages are installed as follows:
Navigate to System > Packages, Available Packages tab
Locate the package to install in the list
Tip
Search for a package by entering a value in the Search term box andclicking
SearchClick
Install to the right of the package entryClick
Confirm to proceed with the package installation
Search
Install to the right of the package entry
Confirm to proceed with the package installationAfter confirming the installation, the GUI displays the package installationscreen containing the install progress (FigurePost-Install Package Screen).
Post-Install Package Screen¶
Reinstalling and Updating Packages¶
Packages are reinstalled and updated the same way they are installed:
Navigate to System > Packages, Installed Packages tab
The list will look like Figure Installed Package List
Locate the package to reinstall or update in the list
If there is a newer version available than is installed, the PackageVersion column will state the old and new versions with special highlightedtext
Click
to update or to reinstall the packageClick
Confirm to proceed with the package reinstallation
to update or 
to reinstall the package
Installed Package List¶
Uninstalling Packages¶
To uninstall a package:
Navigate to System > Packages, Installed Packages tab
Locate the package to uninstall in the list
Click
to remove the packageClick
Confirm to proceed with the package removal
to remove the package