# freebsd-update fetch # freebsd-update install
Portsnap Method
Portsnap is an alternative system for distributing the Ports Collection. Please refer to Using Portsnap for a detailed description of all Portsnap features.
1.Download a compressed snapshot of the Ports Collection into /var/db/portsnap. You can disconnect from the Internet after this step, if you wish.
# portsnap fetch
2.If you are running Portsnap for the first time, extract the snapshot into /usr/ports:
# portsnap extract
If you already have a populated /usr/ports and you are just updating, run the following command instead:
# portsnap update
