How to Set a Static IP for Your Python Project
Scenario
I recently needed to establish a static IP for my Python project to facilitate SSH access. The issue I faced was that DHCP kept assigning a new IP every time my system rebooted.
I discovered that we can set the IP address to be static, and the steps for doing so are outlined below:
Step 1: Open the dhcpcd.conf file
sudo nano /etc/dhcpcd.conf
If your project uses Wi-Fi, proceed with the following steps; otherwise, replace the interface name accordingly.
interface wlan0
static ip_address=your_desired_static_ip/24
static routers=your_router_ip
static domain_name_servers=your_dns_server_ip
Replace “your_desired_static_ip”, “your_router_ip”, and “your_dns_server_ip” with the appropriate values for your network. Ensure you choose an IP address that is not already in use on your network.
Step 2: Restart the dhcp service
sudo service dhcpcd restart or do sudo reboot