configuring-the-ip-address-using-the-virtual-machine-console.md

title	Configuring the IP address using the virtual machine console
intro	By default, {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} retrieves network settings via the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP). If your platform supports it, or if DHCP is unavailable, you can also configure the network settings using the virtual machine console.
redirect_from	/enterprise/admin/installation/configuring-the-ip-address-using-the-virtual-machine-console /enterprise/admin/configuration/configuring-the-ip-address-using-the-virtual-machine-console /admin/configuration/configuring-the-ip-address-using-the-virtual-machine-console /admin/configuration/configuring-network-settings/configuring-the-ip-address-using-the-virtual-machine-console
versions	ghes *
type	how_to
topics	Enterprise Fundamentals Infrastructure Networking
shortTitle	Set the IP using the console

{% note %}

Note: We do not support adding additional network adapters to {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %}.

{% endnote %}

{% data reusables.enterprise_installation.open-vm-console-start %}

1. Choose to configure the IPv4 or IPv6 protocol.
2. Configure options for the protocol you chose. {% data reusables.enterprise_installation.vm-console-done %}