There are three primary ways to locate your serial number: through the web-based interface, the command-line interface (CLI), or the physical hardware itself. 1. The WebGUI Dashboard
The pfSense serial number is a unique identifier primarily used to identify hardware appliances for support, warranty, and software registration. While it is most critical for official Netgate hardware, even custom builds may display a serial number or a host UUID depending on the system's BIOS. Where to Find Your pfSense Serial Number
For generic hardware where a serial number isn't populated in the BIOS, pfSense will display a Host UUID instead. 2. Command Line Interface (CLI)
In the WebGUI, navigate to Diagnostics > Command Prompt and execute the dmidecode command if you don't have SSH enabled. 3. Physical Hardware Label
If you are using official Netgate hardware, the Serial Number will be clearly listed here.
For official Netgate appliances (such as the SG-2100 or XG-1541), the serial number is printed on a physical sticker. System serial number | Netgate Forum
You can also try running kenv to see various kernel environment variables that often include hardware identifiers.
On the main dashboard, look for the System Information widget.
The easiest way to find the serial number is through the pfSense WebGUI dashboard .