nmtui

nmtui [command] [argument]

nmtui (NetworkManager Text User Interface) provides a curses-based interface for configuring network connections managed by NetworkManager. It offers a more user-friendly alternative to nmcli for users who prefer visual navigation.Use arrow keys to navigate menus, Enter to select items, and Escape to go back or cancel. The interface allows configuring Ethernet, Wi-Fi, VPN, and other connection types supported by NetworkManager.Without arguments, nmtui presents a main menu with options to edit connections, activate connections, or set the hostname. Subcommands can jump directly to specific functions.

connect

List connections and allow activation/deactivation

Add, modify, or delete network connections

Change the system hostname

Requires NetworkManager as the network management daemon. Terminal must support curses (most do). Some advanced options available in nmcli or graphical tools may not be exposed in nmtui. Changes take effect immediately when saved. Requires root or appropriate polkit privileges for modifying connections.

nmtui was introduced as part of NetworkManager 0.9.10 in 2014 to provide a lightweight text-mode alternative to the GNOME network settings GUI and the nmcli command-line tool.

nmcli(1), nm-online(1), NetworkManager(8), nm-connection-editor(1)