# parent

## Syntax

```
parent <interface>
```

## Syntax Description

<table><thead><tr><th width="203">Keyword</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>interface</td><td>The name of the parent interface.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Defaults

This command has no default. The parent interface must be specified.

## Usage Guidelines

This command is required for VLAN interfaces. It defines the physical interface on which the VLAN is carried. It is valid only in interface context, and only for VLAN interfaces.

## Examples

```
parent en2
```

## Related Commands

{% content-ref url="/pages/JK6QY8Ad2gffsaGWZyNw" %}
[interface](/island-router-cli-2.3.2/commands/interface.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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