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pfctl - Control packet filter
Overview
The pfctl command control packet filter.
Syntax
pfctl [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]
Basic Usage Examples
# Basic usage
pfctl
# Get help
pfctl --help
# Check version
pfctl --version
Common Options
-h, --help- Display help information-v, --version- Show version information-V, --verbose- Enable verbose output (if supported)
Description
The pfctl command is part of the other category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for control packet filter.
Refer to the manual page (man pfctl) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.
Common Use Cases
- Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
- System Administration: Administrative tasks
- Automation: Script integration
- Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
Related Commands
- Other commands in the
othercategory - System utilities for similar operations