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# How to install pfSense from ISO on AceCloud?

This guide explains how to install pfSense firewall using an ISO image on the AceCloud infrastructure.

**Step 1:** **Download the pfSense ISO Image.**

* Visit the [official](https://www.pfsense.org/download/) pfSense download page.
* Select the **Installer**: CD Image (ISO)
* Click **Download**, and once completed, extract the compressed file (if zipped) to get the raw `.iso` image.

#### **Step 2: Upload the ISO to Ace Cloud**

1. Log in to the **AceCloud portal**.
2. Navigate to the **Storage** and choose **Images.**

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3. Click **Create Image** and provide:

* **Name**: pfSense ISO
* **Format**: ISO
* **Upload File**: Select the downloaded pfSense `.iso` file

Click **Create Image** to upload and register the ISO image.

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#### **Step 3: Launch an Instance for pfSense Installation**

1. Navigate to **Compute,** then choose **Instances.**

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2. Click **Create Instance** and configure:

* **Name**: pfSense-Installer
* **Source**: Choose Image and from custom Images, use the uploaded **pfSense ISO** image
* **Flavor**: Choose a flavor with at least:
  * 1 vCPU
  * 1 GB RAM

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* **Volumes**:
  * Add a **new blank volume (≥ 50 GB)** for installation
  * Set it as the **bootable disk** (if the option is present)
* **Networks**: Attach two interfaces:
  * **WAN**: Public Network
  * **LAN**: Private VPC or internal network

3. Launch the instance.

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