# bgp fast-external-fallover

#### Syntax

[ no ] bgp fast-external-fallover

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Automatically brings down a BGP session to any adjacent external peer immediately after the link fails (as opposed to waiting for the TCP connection to fail or the hold timer to expire). The no version disables automatic session termination.

#### Mode

Router Configuration