How to Configure Static IP Address on AlmaLinux 9

To configure a static IP address on AlmaLinux 9, follow these steps.

Step 1: Get the Interface Name and UUID

Run the following command to list all network interfaces with their respective UUIDs:

nmcli con show

Step 2: Set the IP Address

Use the following command to assign a static IP address to your chosen interface (replace enp0s3 with your actual interface name):

sudo nmcli con modify enp0s3 ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.30/24

Step 3: Set the Default Gateway

Set the default gateway for your network:

sudo nmcli con modify enp0s3 ipv4.gateway 192.168.1.1

Step 4: Configure DNS Servers

Add DNS servers (use Google DNS as an example):

sudo nmcli con modify enp0s3 ipv4.dns 8.8.8.8
sudo nmcli con modify enp0s3 ipv4.dns 8.8.4.4

Step 5: Set the Connection Method to Manual

Ensure the network connection uses manual configuration:

sudo nmcli con modify enp0s3 ipv4.method manual

Step 6: Restart the Network Service

Reload the network configurations for the changes to take effect:

sudo nmcli connection down enp0s3 && sudo nmcli connection up enp0s3

Step 7: Verify the IP Address Configuration

Check if the static IP address is configured correctly:

ip addr show

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully configured a static IP address on AlmaLinux 9.