pfSense Firewall
This page presents configuration files to import a custom build into pfSense as explained within Extreme Privacy: VPNs & Firewalls (Digital Guide) and Extreme Privacy (Print Book). While configuration files from previous editions are provided as an archive, they are no longer updated. Only the official files presented below were tested with the current version of pfSense.
2024 Configuration Files
Updated March 2024. Follow the steps within Extreme Privacy: VPNs & Firewalls to apply these files. These relect the updates released on March 1, 2024.
Model: FW2B 2-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli
Purchase Link: Amazon
Model: FW4B 4-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli (FW4C)
Purchase Link: Amazon
Model: FW4C 4-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli
Purchase Link: Amazon
Model: FW6B/C/D/E 6-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli
Purchase Link: Amazon
2023 Configuration Files
Updated October 2023. Follow the steps within Extreme Privacy: VPNs & Firewalls to apply these files. These reflect the legacy files released prior to March 1, 2024. These should work (for now), but the 2024 files above should be used for longevity. The following should only be used if you are having issues with the newer files.
Model: FW2B 2-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli
Purchase Link: Amazon
Model: FW4B 4-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli (FW4C)
Purchase Link: Amazon
Model: FW4C 4-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli
Purchase Link: Amazon
Model: FW6B/C/D/E 6-port Protectli Vault
Configuration File: Proton VPN US Server
Purchase Link: Protectli (FW6D)
Purchase Link: Amazon
2022 Configuration Files
Updated August 2022. Follow the steps within Extreme Privacy: What It Takes To Disappear to apply these files.
Model: FW2B 2-port Protectli Vault
Configuration: Proton VPN US Server
Configuration: PIA US Server
Model: FW4B 4-port Protectli Vault
Configuration: Proton VPN US Server
Configuration: Proton VPN US Server (open "Netflix" port)
Configuration: PIA US Server
Configuration: PIA US Server (open "Netflix" port)
Model: FW6B 6-port Protectli Vault
Configuration: Proton VPN US Server
Configuration: Proton VPN US Server (open "Netflix" port)
Configuration: PIA US Server
Configuration: PIA US Server (open "Netflix" port)
Previous Files
The following files are referenced within Extreme Privacy (Second and Third Editions). These are no longer updated or maintained, but should work with most pfSense 2.3.x through 2.6.x installations.
FW4B 4-port Vault with ProtonVPN US Server (3rd Ed.)
FW4B 4-port Vault with ProtonVPN US Server and "Netflix" port. (3rd Ed.)
FW6B 6-port Vault with ProtonVPN US Server (3rd Ed.)
FW6B 6-port Vault with ProtonVPN US Server and "Netflix" port. (3rd Ed.)
FW2B 2-port Vault with PIA US Server (3rd Ed.)
FW4B 4-port Vault with PIA US Server (3rd Ed.)
FW4B 4-port Vault with PIA US Server and "Netflix" port. (3rd Ed.)
FW6B 6-port Vault with PIA US Server (3rd Ed.)
FW6B 6-port Vault with PIA US Server and "Netflix" port. (3rd Ed.)
FW2B 2-port Vault with ProtonVPN US Server (Auto-select)(2nd Ed.)
FW2B 2-port Vault with PIA West Coast Server(2nd Ed.)
FW2B 2-port Vault with PIA East Coast Server(2nd Ed.)
FW4B 4-port Vault with ProtonVPN US Server (Auto-select)(2nd Ed.)
FW4B 4-port Vault with PIA West Coast Server(2nd Ed.)
FW4B 4-port Vault with PIA East Coast Server(2nd Ed.)
FW6 6-port Vault with ProtonVPN US Server (Auto-select)(2nd Ed.)
FW6 6-port Vault with PIA West Coast Server(2nd Ed.)
FW6 6-port Vault with PIA East Coast Server(2nd Ed.)
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Suggested VPNs
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Protectli Vault
We currently recommend the Protectli Vault for home firewalls with the following minimal specs:
Memory: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Wi-Fi: None
BIOS: Coreboot
The following direct purchase links are pre-configured for use as a Firewall:
2-Port FW2B: Protectli.com
4-Port FW4C: Protectli.com
6-Port FW6D: Protectli.com