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title: Add an Interface Alias
slug: bhdo-v2/add-an-interface-alias
createdAt: 2022-09-26T20:07:17.000Z
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You can add an alias for Linux serial interfaces that are connected to your network by navigating to **System&#x20;**>**&#x20;Info** from the *Serial Interfaces* section.&#x20;

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Linux serial devices assign a random file address upon connection or disconnection and can cause an issue when the system reboots.

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**Example random file addresses**: `/dev/ttyUSB0`, `/dev/ttyUSB1`, or `/dev/ttyS0`.
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The \<`/dev/ttyUSB#`> file address is used when dialing out through a port.

The \<`/dev/ttyS#`> file address is used whenever the port is used for dialing in.

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**Notes**:&#x20;

- You can use alpha-numeric characters for the alias (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
- The *Symlink&#xA0;*&#x69;s read only. You cannot add an alias if no symlink is present.
- *Path&#xA0;*&#x69;nformation is run by serial number.
- Added *Alias&#xA0;*&#x69;nformation is run by alias.
- You can copy an alias to use with DeviceHub drivers.&#x20;
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# Add a Serial Interface Alias

**To add a serial interface alias:**

1. Navigate to **System***.&#x20;*&#xA;The *Info&#x20;*&#x70;ane appears. &#x20;
2. From the *Serial Interfaces* section, click the **Action menu&#x20;**&#x6E;ext to a serial interface and select **Set Alias**.
3. From the *Create Interface Alias* dialog box, enter an alias name in th&#x65;**&#x20;Interface Alias** field.&#x20;
4. Click **Create Alias**.

