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pfSense 2.2.1 Embedded: How to change the size of tmp and var

pfSense is an opensource firewall. The embedded version uses RAM for /tmp and /var. As a consequence they are only 40 mb and 60 mb, respectively. You change the RAM disk sizes using either the portal or command-line.

Portal

Using pfSense's portal, select System, Advanced, and Miscellaneous then scroll down to RAM Disk Settings.

Command-line

  1. Connect to pfsense either by SSH or serial console.
  2. # vi /etc/rc.embedded
  3. Update the variables for tmp and/or var as appropriate
  4. :wq then reboot