Execute Command

The pfSense® webGUI Command Prompt, available under Diagnostics > Command Prompt, will execute shell commands, PHP code, and download or upload whole files.

Exercise caution using any of these utilities. Executing commands and PHP code improperly can render a system unusable. Use of this tool is not recommended except under the guidance of a support representative or if there is sufficient knowledge on the part of the user.

Execute Shell Commands

To execute a shell command, enter it into the Command box under Execute Shell command and press Execute.

Previously used commands from this session may be recalled by using the < and > buttons. The previous command list is cleared once the browser leaves the page.

Download

Download a file by entering its full path name in File to download and pressing the Download button.

Upload

Upload a file by clicking Browse, locating it on the local computer, and then clicking Upload.

PHP Execute

PHP code can be executing by typing (or pasting) code into the PHP Execute Command block and then pressing Execute.

When executing commands, the output will be displayed at the top of the page.