How to set up the network and change the hostname

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the network and changing the hostname of your Segura® application.

Requirements

You must have the Segura® application virtual appliance installed in your virtualizer or your cloud services provider. More information in Virtual Appliances.

To set up the network and change the hostname of your Segura® VM, follow these steps:

Start a SSH session using Segura®’s administrative user.
To change the default hostname of your Segura® instance, run the following command replacing <new_hostname> with your desired hostname:
```
$ sudo orbit hostname <new_hostname>
```
Caution

Modifying the hostname is essential for generating a valid application activation code.
Run the following command to set up the primary network interface:
```
$ sudo orbit network
```
You’ll be prompted to enter the following information:
- IP Address: enter the desired IP address.
- Netmask: enter the netmask address.
- Gateway: enter the gateway address.
Ensure the details are entered correctly and type Y. Upon successful configuration, a confirmation message will be displayed, indicating a successful setup.

Info

If you need to set up additional network interfaces, run the command sudo orbit network interface configuration and follow the prompts to configure any additional network interfaces as required.
Once you’ve completed the network interface configurations and changed the hostname, reboot the Segura® instance:
```
$ sudo shutdown --reboot
```