Windows netsh wlan delete profile equivalent in Linux
Removes a saved NetworkManager connection profile.
netsh wlan delete profile
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "netsh wlan delete profile" is used to delete saved Wi-Fi profile. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "nmcli connection delete "SSID"". Removes a saved 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 delete profile maps to nmcli connection delete "SSID" 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
Delete saved Wi-Fi profile
Removes a saved NetworkManager connection profile.
nmcli connection delete "SSID"
Delete saved Wi-Fi 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 delete "SSID"
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netsh wlan delete profile
nmcli connection delete "SSID"Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nmcli connection delete "SSID" | Delete saved Wi-Fi 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 delete "SSID"" 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 delete "SSID" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nmcli connection delete "SSID" |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nmcli connection delete "SSID" |
Same command on this distribution. |
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