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    Mirrors no longer have older versions of pfSense - 403 Forbidden

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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    • S Offline
      SteveITS Rebel Alliance
      last edited by

      On page https://www.netgate.com/docs/pfsense/book/install/download-installer-image.html there is a link "For older versions of pfSense software, look in the Software Archive" (https://atxfiles.pfsense.org/mirror/downloads/old/). However that returns a "403 Forbidden" error as does the /old directory on other mirrors. Not sure if that is intentional and the book needs updating, or if it's a problem on the mirrors...?

      We have generally not been saving downloaded installers, assuming they would continue to be available for download... :)

      Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
      When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
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      • GertjanG Offline
        Gertjan
        last edited by

        I saw the URL with the old downloads this morning on this forum .
        I'll post it here as soon I get Google working for me again.

        No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
        Edit : and where are the logs ??

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        • johnpozJ Offline
          johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
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          Pretty sure they no longer provide OLD versions.. I believe they were removed when 2.3.x reached EOL..

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            SteveITS Rebel Alliance
            last edited by

            Ah, looks like this was discussed a few months back:
            https://forum.netgate.com/topic/135395/where-to-download-old-versions/7

            Intentionally removed because they are insecure, and we should maintain downloaded copies if we want them.

            Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
            Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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