Fortunately, the steps required to change a Linux system’s IP address from dynamic to static are fairly easy, though they will be a little different depending on the distribution you are using.

Almost everyone has a home network, which means almost everyone should understand the basics of static and dynamic IP addresses, just in case.

DHCP is fine, unless you're looking to perform advanced networking tasks. Here's how to set a Static IP address (or DHCP reservation) for any device on your network.

If you want a static IP address on your Raspberry Pi, here's how to set one.

These are some of the ways to set a static IP address on your Raspberry Pi before deploying your project.

The Raspberry Pi is a fine addition to your home for a crazy number of reasons, but you'll probably need a static IP for it first.