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.
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versions	ghes *
shortTitle	Set the IP using the console
contentType	how-tos
category	Install and configure your instance

Note

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

{% 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 %}