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You may have set up a CentOS server and, in the process, accidentally set it up with DHCP. If your CentOS server uses a GUI, changing that IP address from dynamic to static is very simple. But what if your server is a text-only machine? What do you do then? Fortunately, it’s not all that hard to configure that GUI-less server with a static IP address–you just have to know where it’s configured and know the syntax of the configuration. Of course, by nature of what we’re working on this is all done manually, so be prepared to type.

I’ll be working on CentOS 7 . I’ll assume you already have the operating system installed and working properly, have access to the machine, and have an administrative account. With that out of the way, let’s set up that static IP address.

Find your interface

The first thing we must do is find out the name of our ethernet interface. A static IP address cannot be configured without this name. To do this, log into your server and issue the command ip a . The output of this command ( Figure A ) will include the name of the interface.

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As you can see, from my output, the name of my interface is enp0s3. Now that we know the name of our interface, we can configure the static address.

Configuring the address

Within the directory /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ you should find the file ifcfg-INTERFACENAME (Where INTERFACENAME is the name of your interface). In my instance, the file is ifcfg-enp0s3. It is important that you configure that file, and not the ifcfg-eth file. Open the correct file for editing with the command sudo nano /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-enp0s3 . We need to modify that file in order to not only change the protocol from dhcp to static, but to add the specific IP address. So when you open up that file, you’ll want to change:

BOOTPROTO=dhcp

BOOTPROTO=static

Now you’ll need to add the entries to set not only the IP address, but the netmask, gateway, and DNS addresses. At the bottom of that file, add the following:

IPADDR=192.168.1.200 NETMASK=255.255.255.0 GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 DNS1=1.0.0.1 DNS2=1.1.1.1 DNS3=8.8.4.4

NOTE: All fields in bold, you will edit to reflect your networking needs. If you have fewer or more DNS entries, add or remove them as needed.

Save and close that file. In order to make the changes take effect, issue the command sudo systemctl restart network. Once the networking system has restarted, issue the command ip a to see that your IP address has changed to reflect your configuration.

And that’s all there is to setting a static IP address on CentOS. That wasn’t so hard, now was it? Don’t think this technique is limited only to GUI-less CentOS servers. You can use the same method to set a static IP address on a CentOS server with a GUI as well.

Enjoy having more control over your CentOS network interfaces.

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How To Configure Static IP Address in CentOS 7 / RHEL 7

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Setting up the network and bringing servers into the network is the primary administration task for any system administrator.

In some cases, these tasks are automated using DHCP (Dynamic Network Configuration Protocol) which takes care of assigning IP Address to Desktop/Servers.

READ: How To configure DHCP server on CentOS 7, Ubuntu 18.04 & Debian 9

But, if you go to the bigger organizations, they use static (manual) IP to avoid network issues due non-availability of DHCP servers.

Configure Static IP Address in CentOS 7 / RHEL 7

Let us configure our system for the following information.

IP Address: 192.168.1.10 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway (Router): 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: 8.8.8.8 Domain Name: itzgeek.local

Find the available network interfaces on your system

You can use any one of the below commands to list down the available network interfaces on the system.

Choose the desired network interface

The output of ifconfig -a may look like below. Here, I wish to change the IP address of enp0s3.

Configure the Static IP Address

In this method, we will edit the network interface file found under /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ directory. For interface enp0s3 , the file name would be ifcfg-enp0s3 .

Update the interface file as per the requirement.

You can also use nmtui , a text-based user interface for configuring network interfaces.

Select Edit a connection and press Enter .

Configure Static IP Address in CentOS 7 - Edit a connection

Choose the network interface and then Edit .

Configure Static IP Address in CentOS 7 - Choose the network interface

Set the IP Address and enter OK .

Configure Static IP Address in CentOS 7 - Configure Static IP Address

Restart Network

Finally, restart the network service using the following command to have these changes take effect.

Verify Static IP Address

Use ifconfig -a command to verify the static ip address.

Also, verify the DNS server entries.

That’s All. I hope you have learned how to configure a static IP address on CentOS 7 / RHEL 7 .

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Introduction

This guide details howto configure a static IP on CentOS 7 or 8 on an operating system installed without a GUI.  There are a number of options/methods available to do this outlined below.

Method 1 – Using Network Configuration File

1) First determinte the name of your network adapter by running the following:

2) Using your favourite text editor open the configuration file for your network adapter, replacing X with the name of your network adapter determined in the previous step.

3) Configure the variables in the file for your conneciton:

4) The most common configuration parameters with explanations are:

BOOTPROTO= none, bootp or dhcp IPADDR= DEVICE=<name> –> where <name> is the name of the physical device. DNS{1,2}=<address> –> where <address> is a name server address to be placed in /etc/resolv.conf GATEWAY= MACADDR=<MAC-address> –> Where <MAC-address> is the hardware address of the Ethernet device in the form AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:F NETMASK=

ONBOOT=<answer> –> Where <answer> is one of the following: yes — This device should be activated at boot-time. no — This device should not be activated at boot-time.

PEERDNS= yes – Modify /etc/resolv.conf if the DNS directive is set. If using DHCP, then yes is the default. no – Do not modify /etc/resolv.conf.

USERCTL= yes  – Non-root users are allowed to control this device. no – Non-root users are not allowed to control this device.

4) If you have NetworkManager service running, you’ll need to instruct the network service that network manager doesn’t manage this interface (eth0). This is done by adding the line:

5) Then you can stop NetworkManager service. For CentOS 7/8, this can be done using:

6) After saving the changes, the shut down the interface and bring it back:

7) Then you can stop NetworkManager service. For CentOS 7/8, this can be done using:

8) Check the current adapter settings:

Method 2 – Using ip and ifconfig commands

The ifconfig command is now depreciated in favour of ip tool however is still part of net-tools package and can be installded with:

For clarity in the steps below both iptool and ifconfig commands are shown:

Show Adapters

To show all ip address related infoprmation is ip/config these commands are used:

Bring Up/Down an Interface

Setting a static ip.

Static IP setting can be done using ip or ifconfig. But note that changes made with these commands are not persistent against reboots:

Removing a static IP

Clearing IP information can be done as follows:

Add default route via gateway IP

A default route can be set using ip and ifconfig commands for destinations without static routes defined.

Method 3 – Using Network Manager (nmcli)

In RHEL and CentOS 7 and 8 the networking service is managed by the NetworkManager daemon and it is used to dynamically configure and control network devices and keep connections up and active when they are available.

Howto remove NetworkManager

In case you don’t want to remove network manager you can disable and remove it as follows:

Incase you do wish to use NetworkManager then a reference of commands can be found below:

Howto start NetworkManager

You can check Network Manager is running and started as follows:

Bring Up interfaces using NetworkManager

You can bring network interfaces up and down using network manager as follows:

Configure a static IP using NetworkManager

1) List current connections

2) Delete connections entering UUID or network name from Step 1

3) Create a network with name ethX

4) Configure DNS and make network configurations always be manual for this network interface.

5) Restart the network:

6) View the connection ethX

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How to configure a static IP address on CentOS 7

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If you want to set up a static IP address on a network interface in CentOS 7, there are several different ways to do it, varying depending on whether or not you want to use Network Manager for that.

Network Manager is a dynamic network control and configuration system that attempts to keep network devices and connections up and active when they are available). CentOS/RHEL 7 comes with Network Manager service installed and enabled by default.

To verify the status of Network Manager service:

To check which network interface is managed by Network Manager, run:

set a static ip in centos 7

If the output of nmcli shows connected for a particular interface (e.g., enp0s3 in this example), it means that the interface is managed by Network Manager. You can easily disable Network Manager for a particular interface, so that you can configure it on your own for a static IP address.

Here are two different ways to assign a static IP address to a network interface on CentOS 7 . We will be configuring a network interface named enp0s3 .

Configure a Static IP Address without Network Manager

Go to the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts directory, and locate the configuration file of the interface ( ifcfg-enp0s3 ). Create it if not found.

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Open the configuration file and edit the following variables:

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In the above, NM_CONTROLLED=no indicates that this interface will be set up using this configuration file, instead of being managed by Network Manager service. ONBOOT=yes tells the system to bring up the interface during boot.

Save changes and restart the network service using the following command:

Now verify that the interface has been properly configured:

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Configure a Static IP Address with Network Manager

If you want to use Network Manager to manage the interface, you can use nmtui (Network Manager Text User Interface) which provides a way to configure Network Manager in a terminal environment.

Before using nmtui , first set NM_CONTROLLED=yes in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-enp0s3 .

Now let's install nmtui as follows.

Then go ahead and edit the Network Manager configuration of enp0s3 interface:

The following screen will allow us to manually enter the same information that is contained in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-enp0s3 .

Use the arrow keys to navigate this screen, press Enter to select from a list of values (or fill in the desired values), and finally click OK at the bottom right:

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Finally, restart the network service.

and you're ready to go.

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How to Set a Static IP Address in CentOS Linux

An IP ( Internet Protocol ) Address is a unique numerical representation of a computer on a network. Every computer connected to the Internet is identified by an IP Address.

Usually, IP addresses are dynamically assigned to a computer by a dedicated server called DHCP Server ( Dynamic Host Control Protocol ), and hence change from time to time as and when the connection is lost and reestablished.

However, there are scenarios where a static IP address is more preferable; Eg. In large corporations, where it removes the load of using DHCP for each computer in the organization.

Today, we will learn how to set a static IP address on a local network in CentOS .

List Network Interface Name

A computer can be connected to one or more network interfaces, for example to a WiFi device and a LAN device, which has different IP addresses for each interface.

Run the following command to show the interface names.

List Network Interface Names

The interface ‘ enp0s3 ‘ is the LAN device connected to my computer and the IP Address is ‘ 10.0.2.15 ‘. The other interface ‘ lo ‘ ( Loopback ) which is nothing but the local network of the computer within itself. Thus my computer is only connected to one interface, ‘ enp0s3 ‘.

Configuring Static IP Address in CentOS

Go to directory ‘ /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts ‘ and list the files; you should see a file corresponding to your network interface.

List Network Interface Files

Open the file ‘ifcfg-enp0s3’ using ‘ Vim ‘ or any editor of your choice.

Set the following values for the variables. Change the values according to the IP address and subnet that you need to set.

Set IP Address in CentOS

Save and exit the file. Restart the networking service with the following commands:

Finally, run ‘ ifconfig ‘ again to verify if static IP has been set.

Verify IP Address in CentOS

In this article, we saw an easy way to set an IP address in CentOS. The example, in this case, is a static IP on the local network, i.e., it is not a static public IP over the Internet.

To set a static public IP address over the Internet, you need to purchase the IP Address and configure it in the file as shown above, along with other details like DNS server, network prefix, which will be provided by your Internet Service Provider.

Thanks a lot for reading and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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How to Configure Network Static IP Address on RHEL/CentOS 8/7

The scope of this tutorial is to explain how we can edit and make changes to Network Configurations on RHEL/CentOS 8/7 from the command line only, and, more specifically how we can set up a Static IP address on network interfaces using system network-scripts, which is a must be configured to serve Internet-facing network services, and how to configure or change RHEL/CentOS system hostname .

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Also will show you, how we can manage or disable unwanted system services, such as Network Manager , which is no longer needed in-case you use a manual static IP configured on network scripts, Avahi-Daemon which is, also, not needed on a server and represents a seriously security gap, unless you installed the server on your Laptop and you want to instantly browse your network for other services, and on the final will present you Network Manager Text User Interface – nmtui , a system utility that can ease the job of editing your system network settings with advanced Interface configurations like creating Bond , Bridge , Team and VLAN Interfaces.

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Also, be aware that most of the configurations offered by editing system files should not be performed from a remote location using SSH service until you establish a continued and reliable network connection using a fixed IP address.

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  • Set Static IP Address on CentOS Using Nmtui Tool

Step 1: Disable Unwanted System Services in CentOS

1. Before actually starting to do anything we need to make sure that our system has some necessary editing and networking tools like netstat , ifconfig , wget , curl , and lsof installed, some of them will not be used on this step but it’s better to have them installed for future configurations.

Install Networking Tools in CentOS

2. After the tools have installed run ifconfig to get your Network Interfaces settings and status, and, then run netstat or lsof command to check what services are running by default on our server.

Check Network Interfaces and Services Status

3. The netstat command output is pretty self-explanatory and shows a list of sockets associated with their running program name.

If, for example, our system will not be used as a mail service you can stop Postfix master daemon which runs on localhost and, also stop and disable other unwanted services using the following commands – the only service I advise not to stop or disable for now is SSH if you need remote control over the server.

Stop Postfix Service

Stop Postfix Service

Stop Avahi Daemon Service

Stop Avahi Daemon

4. You can, also, use old init commands to stop or disable services but since Red Hat now implements systemd process and service management, you should better get used to systemctl commands and use it often.

If you use Arch Linux then it should be a piece of cake to switch to systemd – although all init commands now are linked and pass-through systemd filter.

5. If you want to get a list of all started services run the service command and for an exhaustive report use systemctl .

List All Services in Linux

6. To manage services run the systemctl command using the most important switches: start , stop , restart , reload , disable , enable , show , list-dependencies , is-enabled, etc. followed by your service name.

Also, another important feature that the systemctl command can also run on a remote server through SSH service on a specified host using -H option and perform the same actions as locally.

For example, see the command and screenshot below.

Run systemctl on Remote Server

Step 2: Configuring Static IP Address on CentOS

7. Before start editing Network Interface Card system files make sure that from now on and until you set static IP, you have physical or any other type of access to your server, because this step requires bringing down your network interface and connections.

Although it can be done smoothly without disrupting your connectivity and activate connection after reboot . There is no way you can test it before reboot if you only have a single NIC attached. Still, I will present to you with the entire method and indicate the steps needed to be avoided in case you want to maintain your connectivity and test it afterward.

8. Now move to /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ path, open and choose your Network Interface you want to assign static IP for editing – to get all NICs names to use ifconfig or IP command as shown.

Check Network Interface Name

9. Next, use the following network template to edit the file and make sure that the ONBOOT statement is set on YES , BOOTPROTO is set to static or none and don’t change HWADDR and UUID values provided by default.

Make the following changes as shown.

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10. After finishing editing the file, close it, and move to resolv.conf file if you want DNS servers enabled system-wide.

Here just add your DNS servers using nameserver statement.

11. Now Network Interface is configured with a static IP, the only thing remaining is to restart your network or reboot your system and use ifconfig or IP command to view the IP address and test configuration using ping command.

NOTE : After restart use the newly static IP address configured to perform remote login with SSH.

Check New IP Address

Step 3: Setting Hostname in CentOS

12. To adjust system hostname system-wide, open hostname and hosts file located on /etc path and edit both the following way.

Hostname File

Here you can add just the name of the system but it’s a good idea to append the .dot domain to.

Here add the same hostname as above on the 127.0.0.1 line before the localhost.localdomain statements.

Set Hostname in CentOS 7

Alternatively, you can set hostname using the hostnamectl command as shown.

13. To test if your hostname is correctly set use hostname command.

Step 4: Set Static IP Address on CentOS Using Nmtui Tool

14. NetworkManager Text User Interface (TUI) tool, nmtui , is an RHEL intuitive tool which provides a text interface to configure networking by controlling Network Manager, which helps to edit advanced network settings such as assign static IP addresses to Network Interfaces, activate or disable a connection, edit WI-FI connections, set your system hostname or create advanced Network interfaces like InfiniBand, bond, bridge, team or VLAN.

NetworkManager-tui is installed by default in RHEL/CentOS 7.0, but if for some reason its missing issue the following command to install it.

14. To start Network Manager Text User Interface run the nmtui command and use TAB or arrow keys to navigate through and press Enter to select an option. If you want to directly edit or connect a specific interface run the following options.

Configure Static IP in CentOS

If you want to set static IP you can, also, use Network Manager Text User Interface as a facile alternative to actually edit network interfaces files, with a limited number of options that method has to offer, but make sure Network Manager service is enabled and started on your system.

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11 thoughts on “How to Configure Network Static IP Address on RHEL/CentOS 8/7”

After 2 hours tests, Good all be fine, it works fine, just Added : In smb.conf file configuration in [Anonymous]

1- be sure that your server has a static connection 2- added user with password : smbpasswd -a username

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I also routinely disable NetworkManager on my servers, but do note that “nmtui” (and also nmcli) are NetworkManager clients, so you cannot use them if you have disabled NetworkManager.

Excellent!. This is the ONLY post on setting static IP on Centos which is correct. Simple flow.

All: Just follow the steps as is.

Great explanation. Great job guys.

Great article. The static IP configuration works great on my RHEL 7 server vm.

Just have a question. The Red Hat documentation says that BOOTPROTO should be set to “none”. My copy of your configuration only works with BOOTPROTO=static as you used in your example. If I set it to none the ip address does not get updated. I am having some discussions with our Linux sys admins since they are insisting that I should follow only the Red Had docs and this is a problem as I can’t make it work with BOOTPROTO=none. Is there a reason why it only works with BOOTPROTO=static?

If it works with bootptoto=static then stick with this option as long as it does the job right! As far as i know it should work also with none (none actually specifies that no boot-time protocol should be used but the IP value from IPADDR=1.2.3.4 variable should be updated for NIC at boot time).

@Ehwan Kho: Just use ip link show or ifconfig -a command and you should see all your NICs names. You can also use nmtui to edit your new card settings.

How do I add a new network card – NIC? I tried using lspci | grep Ethernet, it display that it 2 cards. My question now how could I know its name? as they are not using the eth1, eth2 et al.. And I can’t see /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules. Your thoughts are highly appreciated.

In my opinion you can use both approaches, manual editing NICs interfaces or configure static IP using NM or nmtui if you dont have a GUI. But for a better control and flexibility over your NICs you should go with manual configurations, without NM. If you go with manual without NM don’t forget to use NM_CONTROLLED=no and ONBOOT=yes parameters.

please matie cezar can you teach me how to network a small firm. i will be happy if you can teach me form scratch to the level of networking a firm. i want to learn the installation and configuration

I ALWAYS disable network manager on Servers, it’s too dynamic and wastes resources. Why Red Hat is pushing that crap I don’t know, but I haven’t met anyone who wants it on a server. It’s great for desktops, and laptops, but NOT servers. Also, the DNS settings need to stick to being setup in the resolv.conf file, not spread out in the ifcfg scripts. Keeps the config manageable and easy to troubleshoot.

From going over the documentation on RHEL/CentOS 7, it appears that they’re really pushing for NetworkManager to be the default way to manage networking. For servers (not desktop) do you believe it’s best to disable NetworkManager and just assign static IPs normally as you have instructed or do you believing managing all the network through net manager is worth it?

The reason I ask is because I only deal with servers (not desktops) and I’ve seen many times NetworkManger causing major network issues. So I’m still on the fence whether or not to do things through netManager. Specially considering that rhel 7 is using it by default.

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How to Assign a Static IP for a CentOS 7 or RHEL 7

Table of contents.

Typically, in most network configurations, the IP address is assigned dynamically by the router DHCP server . Setting a static IP address may be required in different situations, such as configuring port forwarding or running a web server behind a NAT.

This post explains how to set up a static IP address on a CentOS 7/RHEL 7 server.

Find the available network interfaces

You can use any one of the below commands to list down the available network interfaces on the system.

The command prints a list of all the available network interfaces. In this example, the name of the interface is ens160 .

Configuring the Static IP Address of CentOS 7/RHEL 7

1. In this method, we will edit the network interface file found under /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ directory. For interface ens160, the file name would be ifcfg-ens160 .

2. To assign a static IP address to the interface , update the interface file as per the requirement.

  • Set BOOTPROTO : none .
  • Specify the static IP address. Under addresses: you can add one or more IPv4 or IPv6 IP addresses that will be assigned to the network interface.
  • Specify the gateway4 .
  • Under nameservers, set the IP addresses of the nameservers.

3. Restart the network service to take the changes go into effect.

4. Use ifconfig -a command to verify the static ip address.

Also, verify the DNS server entries in /etc/resolv.conf file.

Finally , verify the internet connectivity using the ping command:

You can also use nmtui , a text-based user interface for configuring network interfaces.

1. Run the following command to install NetworkManager Text User Interface nmtui if it is not installed.

2. Run nmtui tool.

3. Select Edit a connection and press Enter .

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4. Select the network interface and then Edit .

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5. In the following screen, change IPv4 Configuration from Automatic to Manual .

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6. Set the IP Address, Gateway and DNS servers then enter OK .

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To make above changes into the effect, deactivate and activate the connection or restart your server.

That’s it! You have assigned a static IP to your CentOS 7 or RHEL 7 server.

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How to Configure a Static IP address on CentOS/RHEL 7

This post explains how a static IP address can be set on CentOS/RHEL 7. We can configure the static ip address in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/* by setting the properties in the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-[interface] file. Here [interface] is the interface of your choice to which you want to assign an IP address.

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Below are basic configuration instructions to setup a static IP address on CentOS/RHEL 7.

1. First, list your network interfaces with ip command:

Make a note of network interface you would like to set with static IP address.

2. Next, locate a corresponding script to the network interface name. In our case this is enp0s3 located at /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-enp0s3.

3. Open this file and enter the following information. Note that your HWADDR,DEVICE,UUID will be different:

4. The above will set our enp0s3 network interface with static IP address 10.1.XX.110. Once you have made the necessary changes restart the system networking using below command:

5. Confirm that your IP address has been updated:

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A reliable network connection is essential for smooth communication and data transmission in today’s networked environment. Making use of CentOS 7’s static IP address configuration is one technique to guarantee constant network access. You may improve network stability by following the thorough directions in this step-by-step tutorial, which will take you through the whole procedure.

Accessing the Terminal in Step 1

Step 2: authenticating as root, identifying the network interface in step 3, editing network configuration files in step 4, modifying the network configuration in step 5, step 6: finishing and saving, step 7: start up the network service again, verifying network configuration in step 8.

Launch CentOS 7’s Terminal to get started. You may accomplish this by choosing “Terminal” from the “System Tools” section of the “Applications” menu after clicking on it.

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You’ll need root access to set up a static IP. To log in as root, type the following command into the Terminal:

The network interface name connected to your CentOS 7 machine must then be identified. To get a list of accessible network interfaces, use the command below:

Find the interface name for your network connection, such as eth0, eth1, or ens33.

Configuring Static IP in CentOS 7

Open the network configuration file for the specified network interface in your chosen text editor (such as nano or vi). For instance, if your interface is called “eth0,” run the command:

Find the line containing “BOOTPROTO” in the network configuration file, then change “dhcp” to “static” on that line. To select your preferred IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS servers, add the lines below:

Exit the text editor after saving your modifications to the network configuration file.

Restart the network service by running the following command to apply the modified network configuration:

Use the following command to determine if the static IP setup was properly implemented:

The modified IP address linked to your network interface should now be visible.

Conclusion: By carefully following this detailed how-to, you have successfully set up a static IP in CentOS 7. This guarantees a steady network connection, enabling reliable communication and data transmission. Benefit from improved network stability and continuous connection.

Keep in mind that setting up a static IP is a useful skill for both system administrators and network hobbyists.

Why should I configure a static IP in CentOS 7?

Configuring a static IP in CentOS 7 ensures a consistent network connection by assigning a fixed IP address to your system. This eliminates the reliance on DHCP servers and prevents potential IP conflicts, resulting in enhanced network stability.

Can I use any IP address for the static configuration?

While you have flexibility in choosing an IP address, it is important to ensure that the IP falls within your network's subnet range. Consult your network administrator or refer to your network documentation to determine the appropriate IP address to use for your static configuration.

What if I make a mistake while modifying the network configuration file?

If you encounter issues or make a mistake while editing the network configuration file, you can revert to the previous configuration by restoring the file from a backup. Alternatively, you can correct the errors by re-editing the file and saving the changes.

Do I need to restart my CentOS 7 system after applying the static IP configuration?

In most cases, restarting the system is not necessary after configuring a static IP. However, you will need to restart the network service by executing the command "systemctl restart network" for the changes to take effect.

Can I configure multiple static IP addresses on CentOS 7?

Yes, CentOS 7 allows you to configure multiple static IP addresses on different network interfaces. Simply repeat the steps outlined in the guide for each network interface, ensuring that the IP addresses, subnet masks, gateways, and DNS servers are set correctly for each interface.

Remember, if you encounter any difficulties or have specific network requirements, it is always recommended to consult with a network administrator or refer to CentOS 7 documentation for further assistance.

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How to setup a static IP address on Centos 7 / RHEL 7

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In this article we will explain how to setup a static IP address on Centos 7 / RHEL 7.There are several ways to configure a static IP address.

1. nmtui Tool ( Network Configuration Text User Interface) 2. nmcli Tool ( Network Manager Command Line ) 3. Editing /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-network_interface_name.fcg

For this tutorial, we’re going to assign to my server on my lab environment: – IP address : 192.168.1.10 – NetMask 255.255.255.0 – Gateway 192.168.1.1 – Domain Name Servers : 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.3 ( In my lab environment i’ve two Dns Servers) – Search Domains : yallalabs.com

Before starting let’s check current IP address and of our Centos 7 / RHEL 7 server :

Here, like you see, my network interface name is enp0s3 and the network configuration is automatically assigned by my DHCP server. Let’s start setting up a static ip address to our server .

1./ nmtui tool:

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Remember to check Automatically connect   to start the network device on boot and click ok .

By the way you can directly edit or connect an interface network device using:

Finally, restart the Network configuration daemon

2. nmcli Tool ( Network Manager Command Line )

First, let’s display the network connections.

Let’s start.

if you want to display list of all informations of the network connection use this command.

3. Editing /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-network_interface_name.fcg

BY default the configuration file will look like the block below.

  To change the above setup to a static IP address configuration, replace BOOTPROTO value from dhcp to static or none as shown below.

Then add the IP address, network mask, gateway, domain search and Dns for the server at the end and save the file.

Finally, restart the network service to insecure change takes effect.

  That’s it for now. Enjoy..  

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Previously, you learned how to set IP static on Ubuntu , in this article you will review how to set static IP on CentOS 7. By default on CentOS 7 Linux and other distributions, network settings are set to automatically receive IP from DHCP . But in general, you need to make adjustments if you are setting up a server or need fixed IP in certain situations. In this tutorial, in addition to setting the static IP on CentOS 7, we will learn how the nmtui command works.

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How to set static IP on CentOS 7

1- First, by entering the following command, we check the status of the network card .

After entering the following command, you will be informed whether your network card is active or inactive.

2- Enter the following command to display the name of your interfaces.

The interface name is important in subsequent commands in setting static IP.

The photo above shows that our interface name is eno16777728.

nmcli show interface on centos 7

Two ways to set up static IP on CentOS 7.

1- Setting static IP by terminal environment commands.

2- Setting static IP by Network Manager.

Setting static IP on CentOS 7 by terminal environment commands

1- First, go to /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts path.

2- Enter the ls command to find the name of your interface file.

Ifcfg will be added at the beginning of the interface name. For example, our interface file is in ifcfg-eno16777728.

3- Open the interface settings file with the Vi editor.

4- Press the i button and copy the following phrase into it.

Enter your settings in the IPADDR and. Sections.

5- Save the file after entering and setting the desired IP .

To save the file in Vi, first enter the Esc key and enter the phrase :wq and press Enter.

6- After applying the above steps, restart your network service.

7- By entering the following command, you will see the settings that you have made.

At this point, your settings are applied and you can use your Linux operating system network.

Setting the static IP on CentOS 7 by Network Manager

You can set up your network faster by installing the Network Manager package on With CentOS 7 . Of course, this package is available by default in CentOS 7, and if not, install it.

1- You can install Network Manager with the following command.

2- Go to your interface editing environment with the following command.

3- In this section, as shown below, you can make the desired settings.

It is mandatory to fill the red arrows sections.

Network Manager on Centos 7

4- After entering the desired settings, enter the OK option at the end.

5- Finally, restart your network service.

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How to set up a Static IP for a Virtual Machine (CentOS)

I am using VMware 9 and my host system is windows 10 and guest VM is CentOs 7 i want to use a bridge connection and assign a static Ip to my guest vm(CentOs) how it can be done. Please help.

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You can configure the network type to "Bridged" in the VM manager, then inside the guest configure the network interface with your static IP either using command line tools (e.g. you can follow this guide ) or using the Network Administration Tool (see this other guide ).

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How to configure a static IP address on CentOS 7 with VirtualBox

This article aims to explain how to configure a static IP address on a CentOS 7 virtual machine using VirtualBox.

We will go step by step, and at the end of this blog, you will be able to ssh into your virtual machine using a never-changing IP.

What is a static IP?

Every computer has a random local IP address unless you have specified the contrary. These addresses are not fixed. It means that they could change.

In most cases, you don’t care about the IP address, but you usually do with virtual machines.

If you have a MySQL service running on a virtual machine, you would want to save the connection configuration once and re-use it every time. If the IP address changes, you have to modify the connection settings.

Another approach is to use port-forwarding. This approach is okay until you have 3 or more virtual machines with multiple services and ports to keep track of.

The following image shows the ideal local development environment with static IP addresses.

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Configure VirtualBox Networking

The app VirtualBox has some networking settings we have to set before changing the VM Linux configuration.

We want our VM to have the following:

  • Access to the internet
  • Access to our host computer

And we also want to be able to access the VM by IP.

Step 1: Stop the VM

You have to stop the VM before doing the following steps.

Step 2: Create Ethernet Adapter

Click on Tools - Networks and make sure you have an ethernet adapter created. Write down the IPv4 Prefix, because the static IP will be in this range.

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In the image above:

  • The gateway is 192.168.56.1
  • The network mask is 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)

The static IP of my VM will be in the 192.168.56.xx range.

Step 3: Change adapters

Right-click on the virtual machine and choose the “Network” tab. We are going to add 2 adapters:

  • The first one is going to be a NAT. This way the VM will have internet access.
  • The second one has to be a “Host-only Adapter” with the ethernet adapter of the previous step. This is the adapter that will have the static IP assigned.

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Configure VM Centos 7

Now that we have configured the VirtualBox networking, we will configure the inner VM networking settings.

Step 1: Start the VM

Double-click on the VM or right-click and start.

Step 2: Get the connection name

We know the static IP will be assigned to the second adapter, the Host-only Adapter.

Let’s check the vm networking using ip addr | head -n 20 :

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  • enp0s3: NAT Adapter
  • enp0s8: Host-Only Adapter

Now we know we have to assign an IP to the enp0s8 device. To get its connection name, you have to execute the following statement:

nmcli -p device

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The connection name is “Ethernet connection 1”.

Step 3: Configure connection IP

There are two ways of doing it:

  • Graphically with nmtui
  • With bash statements and nmcli

In our case, we will execute some statements in the console.

If we execute ip addr | head -n 20 again, we will see the previous IP address.

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Step 4: Reboot

The last step is to reboot the VM

Test the connection

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How to set a static internal IP in Ubuntu

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There comes a time when you might have to configure Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution with a static IP address. While you can't change your external static IP address, since it's the one your internet service provider provides, you can change your internal one. This is the IP address used on your network inside your home or office.

Though many tasks on Ubuntu usually require you to visit the terminal app and deal with lines of text, changing your internal IP is easy. You can do this through the settings app and the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Of course, if you want, you can also swap things out by going through the terminal. Here's how.

Without any technical know-how or knowledge, you can set a static IP in Ubuntu through the settings app. Just note, you will have to use the terminal once to find a range of IP addresses that you can assign. Once you do that, you just tap the Windows Key or the Superkey on your device and search for Settings . Once the app is open, proceed with the steps below.

  • If you're connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, choose Wi-Fi . If you're connected via Ethernet, select Network.
  • Once the interface is open, click the settings icon next to the network you're connected to.
  • From the list of tabs at the top, choose IPv4.
  • Under ipv4 method, be sure to choose Manual.
  • Under Addresses, enter the IP address, the Netmask, and the Gateway you want to use. For finding IP addresses that'll work on your network, you can proceed with the steps below.
  • Open a terminal session. With Ctrl, Alt, and T. Install net-tools with the command sudo apt install net-tools.
  • In this case, we have an inet of 192.168.1.176 and a netmask of 255.255.255.0. We can enter those numbers and can calculate the usable range using this website .
  • When you've calculated the usable range of addresses, choose a valid IP address that falls within this range. Then, you can click Apply at the top.

Any changes you apply will automatically go into effect. If you want, you can also use the terminal to confirm your IP address. Launch it with Ctrl, Alt, and T on your keyboard. Once launched, enter the command ip addr or ip a . You should see an interface IP address listed.

If you're a bit more technical and want to set a static IP in Ubuntu using the terminal, that is possible. You'll have to edit some lines of text and go through a few extra steps, but here's how:

  • Display information about your network. Use the command nmcli connection show. You'll see a network name, a UUID, a Type, and a Device. If this package isn't installed (though it should be, as it comes preinstalled with Ubuntu), then run sudo apt-get install network-manager
  • Note down the range of IP addresses you'll be able to use. Use the command ip addr to find out your machine's current IP address. This tutorial assumes that your network adapter is called enp0s3. If it isn't, then look for the correct one and also change the interface names in the subsequent commands. In the above example, we have an inet of 10.0.2.15, with the /24 denoting that the network uses a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask. In most cases, your usable network range will be whatever is in the first three places of the internal IP address, and then any unused number on your network between 1 and 255 in the last section. For example, we can use 10.0.2.16. If you're unsure, you can enter the subnet mask and your internal IP address into this website to calculate the usable range.
  • Note the IP address of your default gateway with the command ip r. In our example, it's 10.2.2.2.
  • Next, we'll add a new static connection option. Run the following command, making sure to change the numbers after "ip4" and "gw4" depending on your network conditions. These are the IP address you want to change your machine to and the current default gateway, respectively. sudo nmcli con add con-name "static" ifname enp0s3 type ethernet ip4 10.0.2.13/24 gw4 10.0.2.2 In our case, we do the following.
  • Set your DNS, manual DHCP (so, a static IP), and enable the connection. You can do that by running the following commands in succession. nmcli con mod "static" ipv4.dns "1.1.1.1,8.8.8.8" You can swap out the DNS servers above for whatever you want, they are in order of primary and secondary. nmcli con mod "static" ipv4.method manual; nmcli con up "static" ifname enp0s3 Once done, you can run nmcli con show to see if the new connection is enabled. If the output above looks like yours, then you're ready to go!

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That's all you need to set up a static IP in Ubuntu. It doesn't take much effort. Remember, we're always writing about Linux, so you can check out our guide to the best Linux laptops should you need one.

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    after you edit /etc/resolv.conf in step "Configure DNS Server", disable network manager since you no longer need it. If enabled it will overwrite your resolve.conf file and thats why you can't ping out.

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    Launch CentOS 7's Terminal to get started. You may accomplish this by choosing "Terminal" from the "System Tools" section of the "Applications" menu after clicking on it. Enhance stability. Buy Linux VPS. Configuring Static IP in CentOS 7. Get yours now! Step 2: Authenticating as Root. You'll need root access to set up a static IP.

  16. How to Configure CentOS Network Settings {via terminal or GUI)

    To set a static IP for your network, you need to change the BOOTPROTO line to have the value "static". Also, modify the ONBOOT option to "yes" to enable the network when starting the system. 5. Then, add the following information about your network under the already existing text: IPADDR=... NETMASK=... GATEWAY=...

  17. How to setup a static IP address on Centos 7 / RHEL 7

    Let's start setting up a static ip address to our server . 1./ nmtui tool: [root@server ~]# nmtui . Select the network interface and select edit Here we will select IPv4 configuration from Automatic to Manual and click show to assign the static network configuration.

  18. Set static IP on CentOS 7

    1- First, go to /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts path. cd /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts 2- Enter the ls command to find the name of your interface file. Ifcfg will be added at the beginning of the interface name. For example, our interface file is in ifcfg-eno16777728. 3- Open the interface settings file with the Vi editor. vi ifcfg-eno16777728

  19. bash

    Please follow the following steps to assign static IP in CentOs7 vim /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0

  20. nmcli commands for static IP networking in CentOS 7

    On the one hand it's a missing feature. But it also doesnt really make sense to have NM API for that (because usually you configure connections -- but this setting hides a connection -- or you configure devices, but this setting lives inside the ifcfg file, which is a connection to NM). If you want NM to ignore the file, write it by hand. -

  21. Quick Guide To Modify CentOS 7 Network Config Files

    Configure Network Settings on CentOS 7 Using the Terminal. Since many sysadmins prefer the terminal, we'll start by discussing how you can edit Centos 7 network config files. Configure a Static IP Address. You can easily set up a static IP address by changing the network script the network interface uses. This involves the following steps.

  22. How to set up a Static IP for a Virtual Machine (CentOS)

    You can configure the network type to "Bridged" in the VM manager, then inside the guest configure the network interface with your static IP either using command line tools (e.g. you can follow this guide) or using the Network Administration Tool (see this other guide ). Share Improve this answer Follow answered Apr 10, 2018 at 9:54

  23. How to configure a static IP address on CentOS 7 with VirtualBox

    Step 1: Stop the VM You have to stop the VM before doing the following steps. Step 2: Create Ethernet Adapter Click on Tools - Networks and make sure you have an ethernet adapter created. Write down the IPv4 Prefix, because the static IP will be in this range. In the image above: The gateway is 192.168.56.1

  24. How to set a static internal IP in Ubuntu

    Note down the range of IP addresses you'll be able to use. Use the command ip addr to find out your machine's current IP address. This tutorial assumes that your network adapter is called enp0s3 ...