As Windows users migrate over to a Linux system, one of the first questions that arises is “what is the ipconfig Linux equivalent command?” Much like Microsoft Windows, any Linux system can output all manner of information regarding the IP address and interface configuration via the command line. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the ip command, which is like the Linux version of the Windows ipconfig command.

From time to time, you may also see references to the ifconfig Linux command. Keep in mind that this command has been deprecated and replaced by the ip Linux command, which you will learn all about below. Let’s get started!