Each Linode can use either Configuration Profile Interfaces or Linode Interfaces. These interface types differ in the following ways:

• Network settings. Unlike configuration profile interfaces, Linode interfaces are directly integrated into the Linode’s networking settings.
• Management. You can create, delete, or update Linode interface addresses only when the Linode is powered off. This ensures a clear and reliable association between the Linode and its network interface settings.
• Cloud Firewalls. You can assign a Cloud Firewall directly to a Linode interface. Firewall templates are available for both Linode VPC interfaces and Public Internet interfaces, and come with pre-configured protection rules.

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You can upgrade a Linode with a legacy configuration profile interface to use a Linode interface. However, this action is irreversible and configuration profile interfaces can't be used afterwards. This means that such Linode can no longer be used with many of the Akamai Cloud products that require Private IPs (for example, NodeBalancer). For more information, see Upgrade Configuration profile interfaces to Linode interfaces

Select a network interface for new Linodes

You can select a network interface for new Linodes in Cloud Manager by following the instructions below.

1. Log in to Cloud Manager and click the Account link in the sidebar.
2. Navigate to the Settings tab.
3. Within the Network Interface Type panel, select the interface from the dropdown.
4. Click Save.

Interfaces