It is very usual for network users, need to add multiple IPs to the operating system’s network card. So you would learn How to add a second IP to Ubuntu today. Previously we said about set IP static on Ubuntu, and in this tutorial, we will review and teach the desired Linux commands. Adding a second IP to Ubuntu requires entering several commands.
How to add a second IP to Ubuntu
You can add a second IP to Ubuntu in two ways.
1– Temporary
2– Permanent
How to add a second temporary IP
1– Enter your Linux Ubuntu terminal environment.
2. Enter the following command to add the second IP.
sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.1.2 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
In the above example, you should add the address 192.168.1.2 to Ubuntu as the second IP.
Note: The above IP command is valid until the foot system is rebooted and will be removed after the operating system reboots.
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How to add a second permanent IP
1– Enter your Linux Ubuntu terminal environment.
2– Open /etc/network/interfaces file with an editor.
nano /etc/network/interfaces3– Enter the following phrase at the end of the opened file.
auto eth0:0 iface eth0:0 inet static address 192.168.1.2 network 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0Instead of the written IP address, enter your desired IP.
Note: The key point in this section is to add the eth0:0 option, which must be followed, and the rest of the lines are like setting the first IP.
4– Save the file and exit.
5– Turn off / on the added virtual card once, with the following commands.
ifdown eth0:0 ifup eth 0:0In this section, the additional IP is completed. Watch to not lose our future related articles.
