How to Configure Dynamic Block List (DBL) or External Block List (EBL)

Overview

This document describes how to configure the Dynamic Block List (DBL) or External Block List(EBL) on a Palo Alto Networks device.

Steps

1. Go to Objects > Dynamic Block List.
2. Click Add.
   In the example, the URL in the source field has the file named dbl.txt with the IP addresses to be fetched dynamically. The file must first be created on the web server before configuring on firewall.
   
3. To verify the link, click "Test Source URL" to verify that the file is accessible.
   
4. Verify if the file is located on the Web Server by accessing the URL specified in the source field.
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5. Run the command request system external-list show name <name> to view details from the file.
   

See Also

Working with External Block List (EBL) Formats and Limitations

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