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Assign a Static IP to Your Raspberry Pi: Router and OS Methods

Every Raspberry Pi server needs a static IP address. Without one, your router might assign a different address after a reboot and every bookmark, port-forwarding rule, and hostname will break.

Marcus Webb
Published: 2025-01-04

Why static IP matters

Why static IP matters is a key part of this guide. Follow the steps below carefully and refer to our related guides for additional context.

Method 1: DHCP reservation at the router

Method 1: DHCP reservation at the router is a key part of this guide. Follow the steps below carefully and refer to our related guides for additional context.

Method 2: Static config on the Pi

Method 2: Static config on the Pi is a key part of this guide. Follow the steps below carefully and refer to our related guides for additional context.

Verify the address is fixed

Verify the address is fixed is a key part of this guide. Follow the steps below carefully and refer to our related guides for additional context.

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