# netplan > Network configuration utility using YAML. > More information: . - Apply a network configuration and make it persistent: `sudo netplan apply` - Generate backend configuration files: `sudo netplan generate` - Configure a network interface to use DHCP: `sudo netplan set ethernets.{{interface_name}}.dhcp4=true` - Try configuration changes without applying them permanently: `sudo netplan try --timeout={{seconds}}` - Return to previous working configuration after failed apply: `sudo netplan --debug apply` - Display the current netplan configuration status: `netplan status`