ip vrrp preempt

Last Updated : Aug 28, 2026 |
Configures the router to preempt a lower priority master for the virtual router ID. Use no ip vrrp preempt to disable preemption for the virtual router instance. By default, preemption is enabled.
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Syntax

[no] ip vrrp vr_id preempt

Parameters

Parameter
Description
Possible Values
Default Value
vr_id
The virtual router ID
1-255

User level

read-write

Context

interface:FastEthernet (L2-L3, L2), VLAN (L2-L3, L2)

Example

To specify that virtual router 1 preempts a lower priority master:
Gxxx-001(if:Vlan 2)# ip vrrp 1 preempt