tldr/pages/linux/nmcli.md

nmcli

A command line tool for controlling NetworkManager.

• List all NetworkManager connections (shows name, uuid, type and device):

nmcli connection

• Print the available Wi-Fi access points:

nmcli device wifi

• Connect to the Wi-Fi network with a specified name and password:

nmcli device wifi connect {{name}} password {{password}}

• Activate a connection by specifying an uuid:

nmcli connection up uuid {{uuid}}

• Deactivate a connection:

nmcli connection down uuid {{uuid}}

• Print statuses of network interfaces:

nmcli device status