Show & diagnostics

show startup-config

Print the saved (NVRAM) config. Empty until you run 'write' or 'copy run start'.

Works on: Router, SwitchMode: enable

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Don't just read it — type show startup-config in a real network simulator in your browser and watch it take effect. No install, no account needed to start.

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Frequently asked

What does the "show startup-config" command do?

Print the saved (NVRAM) config. Empty until you run 'write' or 'copy run start'.

More Show & diagnostics commands

show running-config show ip interface brief show interfaces [iface]show interfaces status show interfaces switchport show vlan brief show mac address-table show ip route show ip route <protocol>show ip ospf neighbor show ip ospf interface show ip eigrp neighbors

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