Windows netsh wlan add profile equivalent in Linux
Imports a NetworkManager connection profile.
netsh wlan add profile
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "netsh wlan add profile" is used to import connection profile. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection". Imports a NetworkManager connection profile. This reference is grouped under Networking → Wi-Fi.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows netsh wlan add profile maps to nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux networking for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Import connection profile
Imports a NetworkManager connection profile.
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
Import connection profile
nmcli --help
Show command help when supported
man nmcli
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netsh wlan add profile
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnectionReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection | Import connection profile |
nmcli --help | Show command help when supported |
man nmcli | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection |
Same command on this distribution. |
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