# Configuring BFD

This chapter describes how to configure bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD) on your E Series router; it contains the following sections:

- Bidirectional Forwarding Detection Overview
- BFD Platform Considerations
- BFD References
- Configuring a BFD License
- BFD Version Support
- Configuring BFD
- Managing BFD Adaptive Timer Intervals
- Clearing BFD Sessions
- Monitoring BFD