nmcli

Additional Notes

nmcli is a network command used to manage NetworkManager connections. It is useful for both interactive connection management and scripting network configuration changes.

Use nmcli dev status to list devices and nmcli con show to view connections before making changes. The command uses NetworkManager's D-Bus interface.

Syntax

nmcli [options] object command

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how nmcli behaves.
• object: NetworkManager object to manage (e.g., connection, device, general).

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

nmcli --help
man nmcli

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man nmcli, nmcli --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.