From [cybercity.biz](https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-linux-renew-dhcp-client-ip-address/) ## Linux renew ip command using dhcp ```warning Warning Releasing your IP address always brings down your network interface (NIC) and WiFi. So be careful with remote systems. Do not run these commands over ssh command-based session. ``` The `-r` flag explicitly releases the current lease, and once the lease has been released, the client exits. For example, open terminal application and type the command: ```bash sudo dhclient -r ``` Now obtain fresh IP address using DHCP on Linux: ```bash sudo dhclient ```