Virtual machines: At creation, should not ask for Primary IPv4 and IPv6 #11349

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opened 2025-12-29 21:44:02 +01:00 by adam · 3 comments
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Originally created by @mathieumd on GitHub (Jul 4, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @mathieumd on GitHub.

Deployment Type

Self-hosted

NetBox Version

v4.3.3

Python Version

3.12

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Click on +, next to Virtual Machines menu item (goes to https://netbox.example.com/virtualization/virtual-machines/add/)
  2. Scroll to Management section
  3. See that Primary IPv4 and Primary IPv6 fields are presents, but are empty and you cannot select any IP address.

Expected Behavior

Either:

  • create both the interface and it's IP directly; or
  • simply hide these fields at this step.

Observed Behavior

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Originally created by @mathieumd on GitHub (Jul 4, 2025). Originally assigned to: @mathieumd on GitHub. ### Deployment Type Self-hosted ### NetBox Version v4.3.3 ### Python Version 3.12 ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Click on `+`, next to `Virtual Machines` menu item (goes to `https://netbox.example.com/virtualization/virtual-machines/add/`) 2. Scroll to `Management` section 3. See that `Primary IPv4` and `Primary IPv6` fields are presents, but are empty and you cannot select any IP address. ### Expected Behavior Either: - create both the interface and it's IP directly; or - simply hide these fields at this step. ### Observed Behavior ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/07c0d5bd-92a2-4dd2-b8a7-cef0b53098af)
adam added the type: bugstatus: acceptedseverity: low labels 2025-12-29 21:44:02 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 21:44:02 +01:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025):

This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. Do not attempt to circumvent this process by "bumping" the issue; doing so will result in its immediate closure and you may be barred from participating in any future discussions. Please see our contributing guide.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025): This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. **Do not** attempt to circumvent this process by "bumping" the issue; doing so will result in its immediate closure and you may be barred from participating in any future discussions. Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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@mathieumd commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025):

If the idea of hiding these fields is validated, I can give it a try.

@mathieumd commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025): If the idea of hiding these fields is validated, I can give it a try.
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025):

Thanks @mathieumd, I've assigned this to you.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025): Thanks @mathieumd, I've assigned this to you.
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Reference: starred/netbox#11349