# area virtual-link

#### Syntax

[ no ] area { areaId | areaIdInt } virtual-link ipAddress

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Defines an OSPF virtual link. The no version removes the virtual link.

#### Options

- areaId—OSPF area ID in IP address format
- areaIdInt—OSPF area ID as a decimal value in the range 0–4294967295
- ipAddress—IP address associated with the virtual link neighbor

#### Mode

Router Configuration