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Document URL: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/7/html/Networking_Guide/sec-Using_the_NetworkManager_Command_Line_Tool_nmcli.html Section Number and Name: 2.3. Using the NetworkManager Command Line Tool, nmcli Describe the issue: I've found that both `nmcli con reload $ifname` and `nmcli con up $ifname` are required for changes made via `nmcli con modify` or `nmcli con edit` to take effect. The nmcli usage guide implies this, but does not explicitly state it. Suggestions for improvement: Add a small subsection along the lines of "to apply your changes, do..." Additional information: This isn't rigorously tested, but the above process was definitely required when adding an IP address.
Hello, from what I know, it works this way: - if you made changes via "nmcli con edit" or "nmcli con modify" then you need only to run "nmcli con up $conname" - if you manually edit ifcfg files (/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-*) then you have to load them in the memory by running the "nmcli con reload $conname" command and bring up the connection again additionally The Networking Guide does not need any correction in this case. I will close the bug for now, if you can reproduce this please reopen the bug, describe the steps, and provide NetworkManager version. Kind regards, --Mirek