Resetting VnStat Traffic Statistics Like Never Installed

Resetting VnStat Traffic Statistics Like Never Installed on Arch Linux

If you have VnStat installed on your Arch Linux system and you want to reset the traffic statistics to start measuring traffic from a specific date like it was just installed, you can follow these steps.

What is VnStat?

VnStat is a console-based network traffic monitor for Linux that keeps a log of network traffic for the selected interface(s). It uses the network interface statistics provided by the kernel as its data source. This tool can be used to monitor the network traffic on a system and to generate reports based on the collected data.

Why Reset VnStat Traffic Statistics?

There could be various reasons why you would want to reset the VnStat traffic statistics. For example, you might want to start measuring traffic from a specific date, or you might want to reset the statistics after troubleshooting a network issue. Whatever the reason, resetting the VnStat traffic statistics is a straightforward process.

Steps to Reset VnStat Traffic Statistics

To reset the VnStat traffic statistics on Arch Linux, follow these steps:

1. Stop the VnStat service:

   sudo systemctl stop vnstat

2. Reset the VnStat database:

   sudo vnstat -i [interface] --reset

   Replace [interface] with the network interface name you want to reset the statistics for. For example, if you want to reset the statistics for the eth0 interface, use the following command:

   sudo vnstat -i eth0 --reset

3. Start the VnStat service:

   sudo systemctl start vnstat

Resetting VnStat traffic statistics on Arch Linux is a simple process that involves stopping the VnStat service, resetting the VnStat database, and starting the VnStat service. By following these steps, you can start measuring network traffic from a specific date like it was just installed.

References

• VnStat - Arch Linux Wiki
• VnStat - Network Traffic Monitor for Linux