# Refresh local alternative policies

On policy refresh, you can also refresh local alternative policies.

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## Steps

1. Select Configuration.
2. Right-click the NGFW Engine, then select Configuration > Current Policy > Refresh.
   The Refresh Policy Task Properties dialog box displays:
   - Select the Refresh policies on alternative slots checkbox.

     When this check box is selected, upon policy refresh, the local alternative policies will also get refreshed.