# atm description

#### Syntax

atm description name

no atm description

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Assigns a text description or alias to the ATM interface. The first 32 characters of the description are pushed out to RADIUS during authentication and accounting. The show atm interface command displays the text description. The no version removes the text description or alias.

#### Options

- name—Text string or alias of up to 255 characters; can include the # (pound sign) character

#### Mode

Interface Configuration