Configure Loopback Address

  • Updated on May 20, 2026
  • Published on Mar 6, 2023
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WebUI Procedure

Multiple loopback addresses can be created with assigned IP addresses from within Network :: Connections.

  1. Go to the Network :: Connections page

  2. Click Add (displays dialog)

  3. Type drop-down, select Loopback (modifies display). Enter details:

  4. Click Save

CLI Procedure

This is a minimal example. Other settings may be required (i.e., IP address is static or uses DHCP).

[admin@nodegrid /]# cd settings/network_connections/
[admin@nodegrid network_connections]# add
[admin@nodegrid {network_connections}]# set name=test
[admin@nodegrid {network_connections}]# set type=loopback
[admin@nodegrid {network_connections}]# commit