# Manually update the WAF compiler


> Download and install the WAF compiler manually from MyF5 when your system can’t access the public NGINX repository.


If your F5 NGINX Instance Manager host doesn’t have access to the public NGINX repository, you can manually download and install the WAF compiler from [MyF5](https://my.f5.com/).

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## Install the WAF compiler manually

1. Log in to [MyF5](https://my.f5.com).  
1. Go to **Resources > Downloads**.  
1. Select the following options:
   - **Group/Product Family:** **NGINX**
   - **Product Line:** **F5 WAF**
   - Choose the **Product version** that matches your environment.
   - Select the appropriate **Linux distribution**, **version**, and **architecture**.
1. Download the `.deb` or `.rpm` file for the WAF compiler.  
1. Transfer the file to your NGINX Instance Manager host.  
1. Install the WAF compiler:

   - **Debian or Ubuntu**

     ```shell
     sudo apt-get install -f /path/to/nms-nap-compiler-<version>_focal_amd64.deb
     ```

     To install multiple compiler versions on the same system, use:

     ```shell
     sudo apt-get install -f \
       /path/to/nms-nap-compiler-<version>_focal_amd64.deb \
       -o Dpkg::Options::="--force-overwrite"
     ```

   - **RHEL, CentOS, or Oracle Linux**

     ```shell
     sudo yum install -f /path/to/nms-nap-compiler-<version>_el8.ngx.x86_64.rpm
     ```

1. Restart the `nms-integrations` service:

```shell
sudo systemctl restart nms-integrations
```