Windows
Linux
Networking
Wi-Fi
Windows netsh wlan delete profile equivalent in Linux
Removes a saved NetworkManager connection profile.
Windows
→
netsh wlan delete profile
Linux equivalents
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
Overview
What this command does
Removes a saved NetworkManager connection profile.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Delete saved Wi-Fi profile
Removes a saved NetworkManager connection profile.
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
Delete saved Wi-Fi profile
nmcli --help
Show command help when supported
man nmcli
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netsh wlan delete profile
nmcli connection delete "SSID"Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nmcli connection delete "SSID" | Delete saved Wi-Fi profile |
nmcli --help | Show command help when supported |
man nmcli | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | nmcli connection delete "SSID" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nmcli connection delete "SSID" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nmcli connection delete "SSID" |
Same command on this distribution. |
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