Quickest way to paste block of text into the vi editor from an external source

Question

For instance, copying a configuration section from a web page and then pasting it into a .conf file that you have open in vi.

Answer 1

Or if you use the system register, you can paste without being in insert mode:

"*p

This will paste the system's clipboard at the point of the cursor. No insert mode needed.

Answer 2

1. Enter insert mode (Type i)
2. Type: Ctrl + Shift + v

Answer 3

The real answer:

1. :set paste

2. Enter Insert Mode: hit i

3. Paste: Command + v or Control + v

4. ESC

5. :set nopaste