# tell dhcp client to request specific IP put the line: ``` send dhcp-requested-address ${ip:?}; ``` in `/etc/dhcp/dhclient.conf` note that this seems to cause a failure if the requested address is not available. For more information see here: https://serverfault.com/questions/880900/can-i-request-a-specific-ip-address-via-dhcp-without-rejecting-an-offer-of-a-dif