How to Use the ip Command in Linux: A Beginner’s Guide

[@LevantinLynx]

Very valuable bonus tip: if you type “ip -c a” the output is colored and way easier to read, especially in systems with a lot of network interfaces.

[@cybernit3]

Thank you looks a lot easier to read.

[@HelloHelloXD]

Great tip

[@Wampa842]

One of the first things I do on new installations is put alias ip='ip --color=always' in .bashrc. I'll never understand why it isn't on by default.

[@Felix-ve9hs]

I haven’t worked with Linux for so long I forgot about it 😅

[@FunctionGermany]

​@@Wampa842 it's probably not default because it might break tools that call the ip program and can't handle colored output.

[@MrRedhawk16]

My number one linux channel

[@Net-Wit]

I haven't watched your videos in a while but this new setup and camera feels like a breathe of fresh air, good stuff Jay.

[@enrico15601]

Great video - thanks for the consistent content and have a Happy New Year!

[@kajraske2002]

Super neat! I like the straightforward explanation of how ip supercedes other commands, a lot of times it gets confusing seeing the same thing done different ways in different guides. Also the "watch" command is fantastic, watching that video immediately.

[@PinoLiefske]

Thanks Jay for this video. Nice to listen and watch to you to learn linux

[@Economics21st]

Thanks Jay! I'm used to ifconfig and route, so it's nice to see the right syntax for doing the basics with ip instead.

[@neutral_positron]

Nice video. One day linux community will realise your importance.

[@13thravenpurple94]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@mathieuberthalay21]

Thank you for your video 🤩

[@Nick-zl2yh]

I would love to see a tutorial on Wireshark. Are you planning on doing that in the near future?

[@juliusmilo5959]

Very nice video...Thank You...

[@mephisto2348]

Interesting choice for the first video in a linux "crash course" playlist... Did I miss the "before you take the crash course" pre-pre-course?

[@drescherjm]

I need this one. I have used ifconfig for as long as I can remember (my linux usage goes back into the 1990s) however it's not default on the RHEL based systems I now use every day.

[@htx80nerd]

Ya i hate that they took a long standing tool and removed it. Very annoying.

[@plattrap]

Bonus tip is to use “ip -br a” which limits the output to just the ip addresses of each adapter. Extra “-4” limits to just the IPv4 addresses.

[@FunctionGermany]

-br -4 are awesome flags, thanks a lot. so much less clutter that i don't need 9/10 times.

[@sandman4you]

Excellent tip.

[@gormhatre]

Very useful commands and tips in this video. Do you have any video about more detailed networking.

[@esra_erimez]

Hello wonderful person watching Jay's wonderful video.

[@ricochet287]

Hey!

[@phyowailin9847]

ip command supports colored output with --color option.

[@SULTAN-KHAN007]

thank you

[@Ranblv]

very useful thank you

[@wagnerjlima]

Hi, I really like your channel and follow it here in Brazil. It would be possible to activate the automatic dubbing feature, a service offered by KZbin, and it would make it much easier to follow. And congratulations on the content.

[@sujeeshmnd9988]

How ip addresse will restore automatically after bringing down and brought up the interfaces even after deleting that ip?

[@FunctionGermany]

this happens because the system is configured to use DHCP and not a static address. so when the interface goes up (through the command, restarting the machine, or plugging in ethernet cable) the system will ask on the network for an IP adress and the DHCP server (which is part of your router for most homes) will reply with an IP lease.

[@philb1466]

​@@FunctionGermany thanks for taking the time to explain this because I was wondering the same thing. So I understand now! 😊 👍

[@jaywaup]

this command is also for intel-based macOS' as well too?

[@CocolinoFan]

Do you age in reverse? Why do you look younger then in your earlier videos?

[@UnwalledGarden]

If I add IP addresses with the ip command, are the persistent across reboots, or do I have to use nmcli to ensure that?

[@SB-qm5wg]

I've always stuck with ifconfig and ifup/down

[@spiffyh]

Me as well. Probably because I came from a Unix background. I like the color option mentioned in the comments above though. ifconfig gives a little cleaner output though.

[@michaelrider]

IPA😁

[@sandman4you]

Been checking your channel daily, waiting for your Fedora 41 review. So far.... crickets. Your review of Fedora 40 was the best of several Linux KZbin channels, so somewhat disappointing.

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[@Economics21st]

I hope this is a joke. 🤨

[@Jemou-yd6pm]

Too much advertising.

[@davidlacerda4509]

Hit that arrow a couple times and press on!

[@Satyam1010-N]

U r using ai voice? Its painful 😖