====== PFSense - pfBlockerNG - Install pfBlockerNG - Update Blocking Lists ======

===== Update Lists =====

Updates are run on the schedule configured earlier.

However, the first one must be initiated manually to take effect immediately.

Navigate to **Firewall -> pfBlockerNG -> Update**.

  * Select **Update**.
  * Click the **Run** button.

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**NOTE:**  Observe the log viewer as the update processes and allow it a couple minutes to finish.

After the initial update, you should notice ads are now being blocked in your browser.

</WRAP>

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===== Check the Services =====

Navigate to **Status -> Services**.

If these are not running, restart both **pfBlockerNG DNSBL** & **Unbound** services.

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Return to [[PFSense:pfBlockerNG:Install pfBlockerNG|Install pfBlockerNG]] or continue to [[PFSense:pfBlockerNG:Install pfBlockerNG:Test|Test]].

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