OpenBSD Handbook

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    • Part I. Install & Configure
      • Introduction to OpenBSD
      • Installing OpenBSD
      • The X Window System
      • Networking on OpenBSD
      • System Configuration
      • OpenBSD Basics
      • Managing Software: Packages and Ports
    • Part II. Daily Operations
      • OpenBSD Desktop Environments
      • Multimedia
      • Printing
      • Linux Compatibility
      • Windows Compatibility
      • Games
    • Part III. System Administration
      • Virtualization
      • Storage and File Systems
      • Updating and Upgrading
      • Localization
      • The OpenBSD Boot Process
      • Security
    • Part IV. Networking & Daemons
      • Services
        • Database
          • MariaDB
          • PostgreSQL
          • Redis
          • memcached
        • Directory
          • YP (NIS)
          • LDAP
        • File
          • NFS
          • Samba
        • FTP Services
          • ftpd
          • ProFTPD
          • vsftpd
          • Pure-FTPd
          • TFTP
        • Mail
          • OpenSMTPD Mail Server
          • Dovecot IMAP and POP3 Server
          • Postfix
          • Exim
          • Rspamd
        • Name
          • Unbound DNS Resolver
          • NSD Authoritative DNS Server
          • BIND DNS Server
        • Networking
          • OpenBGPD
          • rad
          • DHCP on OpenBSD
          • slaacd
        • Web
          • Apache HTTP Server
          • nginx Web Server
          • OpenBSD httpd Web Server
          • relayd Reverse Proxy
        • Logging
          • syslogd
        • Monitoring
          • SNMP
        • Remote Access
          • Audit OpenSSH
          • OpenSSH Server
        • File Synchronization
          • rsync
        • Messaging
          • RabbitMQ Message Broker
        • Time
          • NTP Time Synchronization
      • PF
        • pfctl cheat sheet
        • PF Anchors
        • PF Filter Rules
        • PF Forwarding
        • PF Lists and Macros
        • PF Load Balancing
        • PF Logging
        • PF NAT
        • PF Options
        • PF Policies
        • PF Shortcuts
        • PF Tables
      • Advanced Networking
        • High Availability and State Replication
        • Multi-WAN and Policy-Based Routing
        • VPN and Cryptographic Tunneling
        • Classic and Lightweight Tunnels
        • IPv6 at Scale
        • QoS and Traffic Shaping
        • MPLS and Label Distribution
        • Network Services at Scale
        • Virtualization and Host Networking
        • Large-Scale L2 and L3 Design
        • Telemetry, Logging, and Flow Export
        • Hardening and Operational Safety
        • Reference Architectures
        • Troubleshooting Playbooks
      • Serial Communication
    • Part V. Miscellaneous
      • Virtualization Cheat Sheet
      • OpenBSD Cheatsheet
      • How-to Guides
        • Complete the First 30 Minutes After Installation
        • Check Hardware Compatibility Before Installing
        • Bootstrap Wi-Fi Firmware Without Ethernet
        • Set Up OpenBSD as a Laptop or Workstation
        • Configure Laptop Power Management
        • Run OpenBSD as a Virtual Machine Guest
        • Install OpenBSD on a VPS or Cloud Server
        • Install OpenBSD with Full-Disk Encryption
        • Troubleshoot Web Browsers on OpenBSD
        • Create an Administrator Account with doas and SSH Keys
        • Establish a Conservative Security Baseline
        • Manage OpenBSD with Ansible
        • Recover Access and Reset the Root Password
        • Collect OpenBSD Diagnostic Evidence
        • Configure Secure Remote Access with OpenSSH
        • Set Up WordPress on OpenBSD
        • Build Third-Party Software from Ports
        • Use FIDO Security Keys with OpenSSH
        • Build OpenBSD from Source
        • Configure Wi-Fi Roaming and Wired Failover
        • Dual-Boot OpenBSD on a UEFI System
        • Troubleshoot PF, NAT, and Routing
        • Automate OpenBSD Installation with Autoinstall and PXE
        • Route Multiple VLANs with PF
        • Configure a Road-Warrior WireGuard VPN
        • Troubleshoot Package Installation and Update Failures
        • Route IPv6 Networks without NAT
        • Schedule Recurring Maintenance
        • Plan a Docker Workload Migration to OpenBSD
        • Build a Mail Server with OpenSMTPD, Dovecot, and Rspamd
        • Build a Simple Router and Firewall
        • Monitor an OpenBSD System
        • Back Up and Restore an OpenBSD System
        • Configure softraid RAID1
        • Recover an OpenBSD System That Does Not Boot
        • Install Z shell (zsh)
      • OpenBSD for Linux Users
      • OpenBSD for FreeBSD Users
      • OpenBSD for macOS Users
    • OpenBSD FAQ
    • OpenBSD Architectures
      • OpenBSD Package Search

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        • amtterm-1.7p0

          client and tools for Intel AMT serial-over-lan

          comms/amtterm
        • amtterm-cli-1.7p0

          cli client for Intel AMT serial-over-lan

          comms/amtterm,-term
        • birda-1.3

          Bohlin's IrDA utilities

          comms/birda
        • bottlerocket-0.04cp2

          X.10 firecracker interface

          comms/bottlerocket
        • c3270-4.0.10p0

          curses-based 3270 terminal editor

          comms/c3270
        • cc2538-bsl-2.1pl20240918p1

          boot-loader flash tool for TI CC2538, CC26xx, CC13xx

          comms/cc2538-bsl
        • chirp-20240224p2

          tool to programme a wide range of amateur radios

          comms/chirp
        • colrdx-1.02p2

          curses DX cluster watcher

          comms/colrdx
        • conserver-8.3.0p0-net

          manage remote serial consoles via TCP/IP

          comms/conserver,net
        • conserver-8.3.0p0-ipmi-net

          manage remote serial consoles via TCP/IP

          comms/conserver,ipmi,net
        • conserver-8.3.0p0-ipmi

          manage remote serial consoles via TCP/IP

          comms/conserver,ipmi
        • conserver-8.3.0p0

          manage remote serial consoles via TCP/IP

          comms/conserver
        • cubicsdr-0.2.7.0.20240306

          cross-platform Software-Defined Radio application

          comms/cubicsdr
        • dfu-util-0.11

          device firmware update (DFU) USB programmer

          comms/dfu-util
        • dump1090-0.0.0.20260215p0

          simple ADS-B Mode-S decoder for RTLSDR devices

          comms/dump1090
        • ebook2cw-0.8.5

          convert ebooks to CW (Morse code)

          comms/ebook2cw
        • ebook2cwgui-0.1.2

          GUI for ebook2cw

          comms/ebook2cwgui
        • efax-0.9p4

          small & simple FAX send/receive program

          comms/efax
        • ems-flasher-0.03

          utility to flash EMS 64 Mbit USB Game Boy cartridge

          comms/ems-flasher
        • fldigi-4.0.18p4

          soundcard-based software modem for Amateur Radio use

          comms/fldigi
        • flipit-0.3.6p0

          x10 firecracker utility

          comms/flipit
        • gammu-1.42.0p0

          Gnu All Mobile Management Utilities

          comms/gammu
        • gnuradio-3.10.11.0p6

          signal-processing toolkit for SDR (software-defined radio)

          comms/gnuradio
        • gpsk31-0.3p19

          gtk PSK31 send and receive

          comms/gpsk31
        • gqrx-2.17.7

          SDR receiver GUI based on GNU Radio and Qt

          comms/gqrx
        • gr-osmosdr-0.2.6

          GNU Radio block for various radio hardware

          comms/gr-osmosdr
        • hackrf-2026.01.3

          host software for the HackRF One SDR

          comms/hackrf
        • hamlib-4.6.5p0

          radio/rotator control library

          comms/hamlib
        • hamlib-python-4.6.5p0

          Python bindings for hamlib

          comms/hamlib,-python
        • hamlib-tcl-4.6.5p0

          Tcl bindings for hamlib

          comms/hamlib,-tcl
        • hylafax-7.0.11p1-a4

          send/receive faxes and share modems

          comms/hylafax,a4
        • hylafax-7.0.11p1

          send/receive faxes and share modems

          comms/hylafax
        • kermit-9.0.302p1

          serial and network communications package

          comms/kermit
        • lcdproc-0.5.9p0

          interface to various LCD displays

          comms/lcdproc
        • libhidapi-0.15.0

          library for communicating with USB and Bluetooth HID devices

          comms/libhidapi
        • libopensync-0.36p6

          data synchronization framework

          devel/libopensync
        • liquid-dsp-1.8.3

          Software-Defined Radio Digital Signal Processing library

          comms/liquid-dsp
        • lrzsz-0.12.20p4

          receive/send files via X/Y/ZMODEM protocol

          comms/lrzsz
        • mgetty+sendfax-1.2.1

          handle external logins, send and receive faxes

          comms/mgetty+sendfax
        • minicom-2.8

          MS-DOS Telix-like serial communication program

          comms/minicom
        • minimodem-0.24p0

          general-purpose software audio FSK modem

          comms/minimodem
        • openfpgaloader-1.1.1pl20260714

          universal utility for programming FPGAs

          comms/openfpgaloader
        • owx-20110917p3

          tool for programming Wouxun transcievers

          comms/owx
        • p5-Device-Gsm-1.61p1

          Perl extension to interface GSM cellulars / modems

          comms/p5-Device-Gsm
        • p5-Device-Modem-1.59

          talk to modem devices connected via serial port

          comms/p5-Device-Modem
        • p5-Device-SerialPort-1.04p4v0

          talk to modem devices connected via serial port

          comms/p5-Device-SerialPort
        • p5-SendPage-1.000003p1

          SNPP, TAP, email notification application

          comms/p5-SendPage
        • picocom-3.1

          minimal dumb-terminal emulation program

          comms/picocom
        • pterm-6.0.4p1

          terminal to access the PLATO system

          comms/pterm
        • py3-dmr_utils3-0.1.29p1

          utilities for Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) in Python

          comms/py-dmr_utils3
        • py3-gammu-3.2.5

          python bindings for Gammu

          comms/py-gammu
        • py3-serial-asyncio-0.6p1

          async I/O extension for pyserial

          comms/py-serial-asyncio
        • py3-zigpy-0.82.3p0

          Python library implementing a Zigbee stack

          comms/zigpy/py-zigpy
        • py3-zigpy-znp-0.14.1p0

          zigpy module and tools for TI CC2652/similar

          comms/zigpy/py-zigpy-znp
        • qodem-1.0.1p1

          Qodem Terminal Emulator

          comms/qodem
        • qpage-3.3p2

          SNPP client/server (alphanum pager software)

          comms/qpage
        • qrq-0.3.5

          high speed Morse code telegraphy trainer

          comms/qrq
        • readsb-3.16.16

          Mode-S/ADSB/TIS decoder

          comms/readsb
        • rtl-sdr-2.0.2p0

          software to turn RTL2832U into an SDR

          comms/rtl-sdr
        • rtl_433-25.12

          data receiver for rtl-sdr devices

          comms/rtl_433
        • scmxx-0.9.0

          data exchange utility for Siemens mobile phones

          comms/scmxx
        • sdrpp-1.0.4.0.20260323

          bloat-free SDR software with a focus on performance

          comms/sdrpp
        • smstools3-3.1.21p3

          gateway to send and receive SMS through GSM mobile phones

          comms/smstools
        • soapy-hackrf-0.3.4.0.20251009

          Soapy SDR plugin for HackRF

          comms/soapy-hackrf
        • soapy-rtlsdr-0.3.3.0.20250825p0

          Soapy SDR plugin for RTL-SDR

          comms/soapy-rtlsdr
        • soapysdr-0.8.1.0.20260102

          vendor and platform neutral SDR support library

          comms/soapysdr
        • spisniffer-0.3

          Bus Pirate binary mode SPI sniffer

          comms/spisniffer
        • sredird-2.2.2p2

          RFC 2217 compliant serial port redirector

          comms/sredird
        • syncterm-1.9

          BBS terminal program

          comms/syncterm
        • tkhylafax-3.2p2

          Tcl/Tk interface to Sam Leffler's fax package

          comms/tkhylafax
        • tlf-1.2.1p2

          radio contest logger

          comms/tlf
        • wy60-2.0.9p1

          curses-based emulator for the Wyse 60 terminal

          comms/wy60
        • x3270-3.3.6p6

          IBM 3270 terminal emulator for the X Window System

          comms/x3270
        • xastir-2.1.6p1

          X amateur station tracking and info reporting

          comms/xastir
        • xdx-2.4p12

          X DX cluster watcher

          comms/xdx
        • xlog-2.0.15p4

          logbook program for amateur radio operators

          comms/xlog
        • zigbee2mqtt-2.14.1

          Zigbee to MQTT bridge

          comms/zigbee2mqtt
        • zmtx-zmrx-1.02p2

          receive/send files via ZMODEM protocol (unrestricted)

          comms/zmtx-zmrx
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