Turn the device over. The serial number is printed on a white barcode sticker on the bottom plate of the case.
Are you running or pfSense Plus ?
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to pull the serial number directly from the hardware's SMBIOS. /bin/kenv -q uboot.boardsn
snmpwalk -v2c -c public pfSense-IP 1.3.6.1.4.1.8072.1.3.2 Turn the device over
If you need help using your serial number, please let me know:
On a running pfSense appliance, the serial number hides in three places: This public link is valid for 7 days
| Feature | pfSense CE (Community) | pfSense Plus (on Netgate HW) | pfSense Plus (VM/Whitebox) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No | Yes (Hardcoded) | Yes (Software Key) | | Where to find it? | N/A or Motherboard S/N | System > General Setup | System > General Setup | | TAC Support eligibility | No | Yes | Yes (with subscription) | | AutoConfigBackup | Yes (but limited) | Yes (full) | Yes (with license) | | CE to Plus upgrade | N/A | Auto via serial | Requires purchase |
For DevOps and large-scale deployments, you can pull the serial number programmatically.
For advanced users or automation, the command line offers more powerful methods.