# ip pim

#### Syntax

In Interface Configuration mode:

[ no ] ip pim [ dense-mode | sparse-mode | sparse-dense-mode ]

In Profile Configuration mode:

[ no ] ip pim [ sparse-mode | sparse-dense-mode ]

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.
Profile Configuration mode added in JunosE Release 8.2.0.

#### Description

In Interface Configuration mode, enables PIM on an interface. In Profile Configuration mode, enables a PIM interface for a dynamic profile. The no version disables PIM on an interface.

#### Options

- dense-mode—Enables PIM in dense mode
- sparse-mode—Enables PIM in sparse mode
- sparse-dense-mode—Enables PIM in sparse-dense mode

#### Mode

Interface Configuration, Profile Configuration