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Linux ip command

Inspect or configure network interfaces, addresses, and routes.

iproute2

Syntax

Command form

ip [OPTIONS] OBJECT { COMMAND | help }

Common options

7 options

Option	What it does
`-4 / -6`	Restrict the command to IPv4 or IPv6.
`-br, -brief`	Use concise output for supported objects.
`-s, -stats`	Show statistics where supported.
`address (addr)`	Inspect or configure interface addresses.
`link`	Inspect or configure network interfaces.
`route`	Inspect or configure routing tables.
`monitor`	Watch for network object changes.

Usage examples

3 examples

Inspect or configure network interfaces, addresses, and routes.

ip address show

List interface addresses in a compact format.

ip -br address

Show the current routing table.

ip route

Notes

Commands that change links, addresses or routes can disrupt connectivity and often require root privileges. Inspect the exact object before applying changes.

Read the manual: iproute2 All commands