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# iwctl

> Control the `iwd` network supplicant.
> More information: <https://archive.kernel.org/oldwiki/iwd.wiki.kernel.org/gettingstarted.html>.

- Start the interactive mode, in this mode you can enter the commands directly, with autocompletion:

`iwctl`

- Call general help:

`iwctl --help`

- Display your Wi-Fi stations:

`iwctl station list`

- Start looking for networks with a station:

`iwctl station {{station}} scan`

- Display the networks found by a station:

`iwctl station {{station}} get-networks`

- Connect to a network with a station, if credentials are needed they will be asked:

`iwctl station {{station}} connect {{network_name}}`
