⚕️ ggRock Remote Access (Static IP) Configuration

Configuring a static IP address on your Debian-based ggRock server is essential for consistent network communication and remote access. Here's a streamlined guide to set it up:

1. Access the Server:

• Log in as the root user using the password established during the Debian OS installation.

2. Backup Current Network Configuration:

• Create a backup of the existing network interfaces file:

  cp /etc/network/interfaces /etc/network/interfaces.bak

3. Edit Network Interfaces File:

• Open the network configuration file with a text editor:

  nano /etc/network/interfaces

• Locate the section for your primary network interface. It might look like:

  auto vmbr0
  iface vmbr0 inet dhcp

• Modify it to set a static IP address:

  auto vmbr0
  iface vmbr0 inet static
  address 192.168.1.66
  netmask 255.255.255.0
  gateway 192.168.1.1

• Replace 192.168.1.66 with your desired static IP address.
• Ensure the netmask matches your network's subnet mask.
• Set the gateway to your network's router IP address.

4. Configure DNS Settings:

• Backup the current DNS configuration:

  cp /etc/resolv.conf /etc/resolv.conf.bak

• Edit the DNS resolvers file:

  nano /etc/resolv.conf

• Replace its contents with:

  nameserver 8.8.8.8
  nameserver 8.8.4.4

These are Google's public DNS servers; adjust if you have preferred DNS servers.

5. Apply Changes:

• Reboot the server to implement the new network settings:

  reboot

6. Update ggRock Configuration (If IP Address Changed):

• If you've altered the server's IP address, rerun the ggRock configuration utility:

  ggrock-linux-configurator

• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reconfiguration.

By following these steps, your ggRock server will have a consistent static IP address, facilitating reliable remote access and network stability.

Updated on: 10/12/2025