Step-by-Step Instructions
For Debian Servers using /etc/network/interfaces (Traditional Setup):
(Typically default for Debian 10, 11, and sometimes 12 if manually configured.)
- Access the server via SSH or IPMI Console.
- Open the network interfaces file:
sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces
- Update the static IP configuration:
Find your interface section, usually eth0 or ens18, and edit it like this:
auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 104.160.9.50
netmask 255.255.255.0
gateway 104.160.9.1
dns-nameservers 8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4
Make sure the spacing is consistent.
- address: your new IP
- gateway: your new gateway
- dns-nameservers: optional but recommended (Google DNS)
- Restart networking to apply changes:
sudo systemctl restart networking
For Debian Servers using Netplan (Rare in Debian 12 Minimal Installs):
(If /etc/netplan/ exists, your system uses Netplan.)
- Open the netplan configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/netplan/*.yaml
- Update the IP settings:
network:
version: 2
ethernets:
eth0:
addresses:
- 104.160.9.50/24
nameservers:
addresses:
- 8.8.8.8
- 8.8.4.4
routes:
- to: default
via: 104.160.9.1
- Apply changes:
sudo netplan apply
Final Notes:
- Always backup your configuration file before making changes.
- Confirm your network interface name with ip a if unsure (might be eth0, ens18, etc.).
- Ensure proper YAML spacing if using Netplan (2 spaces per indent).
Need Help?
If you encounter any problems during the IP update process, please open a support ticket — we are ready to assist you!
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