# next-parent

#### Syntax

next-parent parentGroupName

no next-parent

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 8.0.0.

#### Description

Links the current parent group to the next parent group in a hierarchy. Only external parent groups can be configured as next parent. The no version deletes the next parent group.

#### Options

- parentGroupName—Name of the next parent group

#### Mode

Parent Group Configuration

#### Related Topics

- Creating a Classifier Group for a Policy List