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Networking
Windows ipconfig /release and /renew equivalent in Linux
Releases the current DHCP IP address and requests a new one from the DHCP server.
Windows
→
ipconfig /release and /renew
Linux equivalents
dhclient
dhclient
dhclient
Overview
What this command does
Releases the current DHCP IP address and requests a new one from the DHCP server.
Migration tip: On desktop systems using NetworkManager, it's easier to use
nmcli to disconnect and reconnect the interface rather than calling dhclient directly.Practical tasks
Common use cases
Release and renew DHCP lease
Releases the current DHCP IP address and requests a new one from the DHCP server.
sudo dhclient -r eth0
Release DHCP lease
sudo dhclient eth0
Request new DHCP lease
nmcli dev disconnect eth0
Disconnect via NetworkManager
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo dhclient -r eth0
sudo dhclient eth0
nmcli dev disconnect eth0
nmcli dev connect eth0
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows: ipconfig /release && ipconfig /renew
# Direct dhclient:
sudo dhclient -r eth0 # release
sudo dhclient eth0 # renew
# Via NetworkManager (desktop):
nmcli dev disconnect eth0
nmcli dev connect eth0Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo dhclient -r eth0 | Release DHCP lease |
sudo dhclient eth0 | Request new DHCP lease |
nmcli dev disconnect eth0 | Disconnect via NetworkManager |
nmcli dev connect eth0 | Reconnect via NetworkManager |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
This command is the same on Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch Linux when the relevant tool is installed.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | dhclient |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | dhclient |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | dhclient |
Same command on this distribution. |
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