fwconsole

fwconsole command [options]

fwconsole is the command-line interface for managing FreePBX, an open-source web-based GUI for managing Asterisk PBX systems. It provides administrative control over the FreePBX configuration, modules, and underlying Asterisk server.The tool handles configuration reloads, service management, module administration, backups, and system maintenance tasks. It's essential for automation, scripting, and troubleshooting FreePBX installations.Configuration changes made through the web interface typically require fwconsole reload to apply to the running Asterisk instance.

reload

Apply configuration changes without restarting Asterisk

Start FreePBX and Asterisk services (optionally a single module)

Stop FreePBX and Asterisk services

Restart FreePBX and Asterisk services

View or modify FreePBX settings

Manage or restore FreePBX backups

Fix file ownership for web server access

Install, enable, disable, upgrade or remove FreePBX modules

System administration tasks

Display all available fwconsole commands

Display help for a given command

Increase verbosity level

Suppress output

Most commands require root privileges or appropriate sudo access. Running reload during active calls may cause brief service interruption. The chown command is necessary after manual file modifications to maintain proper web server permissions.

fwconsole is part of FreePBX, which began as a web GUI for Asterisk in 2004. Originally known as AMP (Asterisk Management Portal), it was renamed to FreePBX in 2006. The fwconsole command-line tool was introduced as part of FreePBX's modernization efforts.

asterisk(8), fs_cli(1)