# show vpns

## Syntax

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```
show vpns [<filter>]
```

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## Syntax Description

<table><thead><tr><th width="203">Keyword</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>filter</td><td>(Optional) Show only the VPN whose MAC address, index, or interface name matches the specified string.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Defaults

The default is to list all configured VPNs.

## Usage Guidelines

This command displays the list of configured VPNs, including status and statistics for each.

If the optional filter string is specified, only the VPN whose MAC address, index, or interface name matches the specified string will be shown.

## Examples

```
show vpns
show vpns 00005e00539a
show vpns wg7
show vpns 7
```

## Related Commands


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