tldr/pages/linux/nmcli.md

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nmcli

A command line tool for controlling NetworkManager.

  • List all NetworkManager connections (shows name, uuid, type and device):

nmcli connection

  • Print the available Wi-Fi access points:

nmcli device wifi

  • Connect to the Wi-Fi network with a specified name and password:

nmcli device wifi connect {{name}} {{password}}

  • Activate a connection by specifying an uuid:

nmcli connection up uuid {{uuid}}

  • Deactivate a connection:

nmcli connection down uuid {{uuid}}

  • Print statuses of network interfaces:

nmcli device status