Networking

Linux ip command

Inspect or configure network interfaces, addresses, and routes.

Availability: Common Linux commands; shell built-ins and external implementations may differ by distribution.中文

Syntax

ip [OPTIONS] OBJECT { COMMAND | help }

Examples

List interface addresses in a compact format.

ip -br address

Show the current routing table.

ip route

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`-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.

Safety note

Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.

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