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

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Configuring the IP address using the virtual machine console	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.	/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	ghes *	how_to	Enterprise Fundamentals Infrastructure Networking	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 %}