Introduction
If you like using the command line or need to set up a server without a GUI, the command line method is simple and effective.
Step 1: Open terminal
You can open Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu.
Step 2: Identify your network interface
Type the command ip link to see all network interfaces.
ip linkFind the interface you want to configure, such as eth0 for a wired connection or wlan0 for wireless.
Step 3: Edit your Netplan configuration
Ubuntu 24.04 uses Netplan to manage network settings. Find the Netplan configuration files in /etc/netplan/. Open a file with a text editor, for example type:
sudo nano /etc/netplan/01-netcfg.yamlStep 4: Configure Static IP
Edit the file to add your static IP details. For example:
network:
version: 2
renderer: networkd
ethernets:
eth0:
dhcp4: no
addresses:
- 192.168.1.100/24
gateway4: 192.168.1.1
nameservers:
addresses:
- 8.8.8.8
- 8.8.4.4Change eth0 to your network interface and adjust IP settings as needed.
Step 5: Apply your changes
Save the file and update the changes with sudo netplan apply.
sudo netplan applyCheck the new settings with ip addr show or by pinging another device.
Conclusion
Whether you like a graphical interface or the command line, setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat) is easy. This setup can make your network more reliable and easier to access. Always test your settings to make sure your network is working as expected.
