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to your pfSense WebGUI using your administrator credentials.

: If you are using a third-party server (like Dell or HP), pfSense may display the hardware serial number in the same widget, provided the BIOS populates that field. If it's not found, you may see a "Host UUID" instead. 2. Locate Serial Number via Command Line (CLI)

When configuring or backing up your pfSense installation, referencing the serial number can help ensure you're working with the correct installation, especially in environments with multiple pfSense systems.

Note: If the dashboard does not show it, the serial number is not always exposed via the GUI on non-Netgate hardware. Method 3: Command Line Interface (CLI) via SSH pfsense serial number

(This often reveals the specific Netgate device ID and hardware serial).

For "white box" or DIY hardware, this field may display a generic UUID or be empty if the BIOS does not provide a serial number. 2. Netgate Device ID (NDI)

The serial number is also printed on the barcode label of the original shipping box. Understanding Netgate Device ID vs. Serial Number to your pfSense WebGUI using your administrator credentials

dmidecode -s system-serial-number

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Navigate to the (usually the default landing page). Look at the System Information widget. Locate the row labeled Netgate Device ID or Serial Number . Method 3: Command Line Interface (CLI) via SSH

This will output the unique alphanumeric string associated with that installation. 3. Physical Label (Netgate Hardware)

It is important to note that . Most hardware is pre-registered and does not require manual activation. For hardware that is not automatically recognized, administrators must submit a request to Netgate TAC along with both the serial number and the NDI.

The quickest way to find the serial number for Netgate hardware is directly from the pfSense dashboard. to your pfSense Web GUI. Navigate to Status > System Information .

is a newer platform for managing multiple pfSense instances from a central controller. For an instance to be managed by Nexus, it must be running pfSense Plus on a Netgate appliance. The system uses its unique identifiers (serial number and NDI) to participate in Nexus. "Air-gapped, offline, virtual and some hardware systems without serial numbers or other identifiers are not capable of participating in Netgate Nexus and cannot be managed".

Avoid posting serial numbers or NDIs publicly in forums, support tickets, or configuration backups that may be shared.