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title: "How to reset network settings on Linux?"
slug: "how-to-reset-network-settings-on-linux"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-08T13:46:47Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:46:47Z
canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/how-to-reset-network-settings-on-linux"
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# How to reset network settings on Linux?

In case you are experiencing issues with your NordLayer connection, resetting your network settings is a viable option to resolve them. A full re-boot of your Linux device should always work, but there also are more granular ways.

### Reset network

In most cases, Internet connection is made via Network Manager:

```
sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager
```

### Temporarily deactivate Firewall

For debugging issues, it can be helpful to deactivate the Firewall temporarily to see if that changes anything. To list Firewall rules:

```
sudo nft -s list ruleset      # list rules
sudo ufw status               # Ubuntu
```

The Firewall can be cleared until the next reboot:

```
sudo nft flush ruleset # clear all rules
```

Please note that these changes will be temporary and **reverted after device reboot**.

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