Importing OpenDBL into OPNsense via URL Table Aliases

OPNsense features native URL Table (IPs) aliases that automatically download, refresh, and apply external blocklists.

1

Create URL Table Alias

In OPNsense Web GUI, navigate to Firewall > Aliases and click + Add.

2

Configure List Parameters

Set Name to OpenDBL_Blocklist, Type to URL Table (IPs), paste URL (e.g. https://opendbl.net/lists/dshield-expanded.list), and set Update Frequency to 1 (daily or every 15 min).

3

Attach Alias to Automation Rule

Go to Firewall > Rules > WAN, add a rule with Action Block, Source OpenDBL_Blocklist, and save & apply changes.