Configure access to SD-WAN Validator

Updated: July 30, 2026

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Provides the command formats and best practices for configuring access to SD-WAN Validator nodes on SD-WAN components and edge devices.

To configure access to SD-WAN Validator on other nodes in the network, such as SD-WAN Manager, SD-WAN Controller, and edge devices, use this command format:

system
   vbond validator-domain-name

Include your SD-WAN Validator domain name. Do not use a static IP address.

For VPN 0, specify a DNS server IP that can resolve the SD-WAN Validator domain name:

vpn 0
   dns dns-server-ip primary

Do not assign a static host IP to the SD-WAN Validator with the ip host command.

Note

To view the FQDN of the SD-WAN Validator for your fabric using the Catalyst SD-WAN Portal, open Overlay Details > Description > vBond DNS. Note that vBond may be replaced by SD-WAN Validator.

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