How To Configure Static IP Address In Ubuntu 22.04 (Easy Guide)

Setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 22.04 ensures your device always uses the same IP on your network. This is essential for servers, remote access, and stable connections in networked environments.

In this guide, you’ll learn two simple methods to set a static IP:

Using Netplan (default for Ubuntu 22.04)
Using the GUI (for desktop users)

Method 1: Configure Static IP via Netplan (Command Line)

Ubuntu 22.04 uses Netplan as the default network configuration tool.

Step 1: Check your network interface name

Open the terminal and run:

ip link

You’ll see something like:

2: enp3s0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> ...

Here, enp3s0 is your network interface name.

Step 2: Open the Netplan config file

sudo nano /etc/netplan/01-netcfg.yaml

If you don’t see this file, look for others in /etc/netplan/.

Step 3: Edit configuration

Replace the contents with your static IP settings (update values for your network):

network:
  version: 2
  ethernets:
    enp3s0:
      dhcp4: no
      addresses:
        - 192.168.1.100/24
      gateway4: 192.168.1.1
      nameservers:
        addresses:
          - 8.8.8.8
          - 8.8.4.4

addresses: Your desired static IP with subnet (e.g., /24 for 255.255.255.0)
gateway4: Your network’s default gateway
nameservers: DNS server addresses

Step 4: Apply changes

sudo netplan apply

Check your new IP:

ip addr show enp3s0

✅ Done! Your static IP is now configured.

Method 2: Configure Static IP via GUI (Ubuntu Desktop)

If you’re using Ubuntu Desktop 22.04, you can set a static IP without touching the terminal.

Step 1: Open Network Settings

Click the Network icon in the top-right corner.
Select Settings.

Step 2: Edit your network

Choose your Wired or Wi-Fi connection.
Click the gear icon next to it.

Step 3: Set Manual IP

Go to the IPv4 tab.
Switch Method to Manual.
Enter:
- Address: 192.168.1.100
- Netmask: 255.255.255.0
- Gateway: 192.168.1.1
- DNS: 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4
Click Apply.

Step 4: Reconnect

Turn the connection off and on again, or reboot to apply the static IP.

Tips & Troubleshooting

Make sure your chosen IP is not already in use to avoid conflicts.
Use ping google.com to confirm internet connectivity.
If you lose network access, revert the changes by enabling DHCP again.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re hosting a web server, running a NAS, or simply want stable remote access, setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 22.04 is quick and easy with either the Netplan method or the GUI method.

Now you can enjoy consistent network connectivity without worrying about your IP changing.

Mark Vincent

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