---
title: "Configure Loopback Address"
slug: "configure-loopback-address"
updated: 2026-05-20T17:55:52Z
published: 2026-05-20T17:55:52Z
---

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# Configure Loopback Address

#### 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:![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/image-1678117785641.png)
4. Click **Save**

#### CLI Procedure

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

```none
[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
```