The process for Centos is slightly different in that you create a new interface file instead of amending and adding to the existing one.

The resulting file should look like this: (Screen 2) The only thing that changes is the IP address you want to add. These would be identical to the ones already specified. Below the first interface description iface eth0 add the description of the second interface: iface eth0:1 inet static address 207.210.118.58 netmask 255.255.255.224 broadcast 207.210.118.63 network 207.210.118.32 gateway 207.210.118.33 Make sure the mask and gateway are correct.Below the line: auto eth0 Add the following line: auto eth0:1.An example of the file is below: (Screen 1) We recommend Putty, which can be downloaded for free at:Ĭonsult the guide, Connecting to a Linux Server via SSH for instructions on how to download and configure Putty to launch the terminal window with the command line.įollow the below steps once you have a terminal window open: Configuring an IP Address for Ubuntu & Debian To get SSH access, you will need your root password (displayed in the Control Panel) and an SSH client. The files you need to amend vary based on the distribution of Linux installed however, all changes are executed at the command line that is accessed via SSH using the default IP address of your server. This document will take you through the process of adding an additional IP address to a Linux Server Network Configuration. Knowledgebase / Operating Systems Configuring an Additional IP Address on a Linux Server

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