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    Backup Configuration from Console to USB Stick

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      mirdragon
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      Is it possible to backup the configuration to a usb stick, so when system is rebuilt on new drive, this can be imported.

      I only need to backup the basic configuration (settings and rules) and not anything to do with extra packages installed

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      • RicoR
        Rico LAYER 8 Rebel Alliance
        last edited by stephenw10

        Yes, see: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/backup/restore-during-install.html#restore-configuration-from-usb-during-install

        -Rico

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