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    Can't boot into console or WebGUI, edit /boot/loader.conf.local?

    Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      BBCModelB
      last edited by BBCModelB

      Hi, it appears my Atom based PFSENSE box cannot boot into WebGUI or Console

      I've a similar problem to this thread
      https://forum.netgate.com/topic/135874/console-fails-to-boot-after-2-4-4-upgrade

      I'm aware I need to edit /boot/loader.conf.local and add the line
      kern.vty=sc

      My problem is, I don't have WebGUI or Console, so I'm connected directly to the box, where I have the initial Welcome To PFSENSE screen, with a menu that lets me Escape to loader prompt, Configure Boot Options, etc...

      Can some kind soul advise how I can edit the loader.conf.local from here, or some other method? The pfsense box is just a home build, and connected to my LAN

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        BBCModelB
        last edited by BBCModelB

        OK, here's I fixed it.

        From loader prompt, I used the command(s)

        set kern.vty=sc
        boot

        note, using the set command is a temporary solution, read on...
        this got me to the pfsense console

        from there I accessed the shell and used the built in editor, vi, to edit the file located at /boot/loader.conf.local and added the line

        set kern.vty=sc

        which ensures this command is executed at each boot
        saved my changes, rebooted

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