# server network preparation
URL: https://openship.io/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation.md

Commands, arguments, and options for openship server network preparation.

See the [workflow guide](/docs/cli/self-host) for examples. Global flags such as `--json` go before the command; see [global options](/docs/cli/reference#global-options).

## openship server network preparation

Prepare managed networking and recover interrupted preparation

```text
openship server network preparation [options] [command]
```

| Subcommand | Purpose |
| --- | --- |
| [`list`](/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation#openship-server-network-preparation-list) | List in-progress and recoverable preparations |
| [`get <id>`](/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation#openship-server-network-preparation-get) | Read preparation steps, access policy and sequence |
| [`create [options] [file]`](/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation#openship-server-network-preparation-create) | Start an idempotent managed-network preparation |
| [`access [options] [file]`](/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation#openship-server-network-preparation-access) | Revise a preparation's reviewed access policy |
| [`remove-member [options] [file]`](/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation#openship-server-network-preparation-remove-member) | Remove a host from a preparation using its exact sequence |
| [`discard [options] [file]`](/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation#openship-server-network-preparation-discard) | Discard the selected preparation at its current sequence |
| [`events [options] <id>`](/docs/cli/reference/server/network/preparation#openship-server-network-preparation-events) | Stream preparation progress |

## openship server network preparation access

Revise a preparation's reviewed access policy

```text
openship server network preparation access [options] [file]
```

| Argument | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `file` | JSON input file, or - for stdin |

| Option | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `--schema` | Print the accepted JSON schema without making a request |
| `-y, --yes` | Confirm this operation |

## openship server network preparation create

Start an idempotent managed-network preparation

```text
openship server network preparation create [options] [file]
```

| Argument | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `file` | JSON input file, or - for stdin |

| Option | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `--schema` | Print the accepted JSON schema without making a request |

## openship server network preparation discard

Discard the selected preparation at its current sequence

```text
openship server network preparation discard [options] [file]
```

| Argument | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `file` | JSON input file, or - for stdin |

| Option | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `--schema` | Print the accepted JSON schema without making a request |
| `-y, --yes` | Confirm this operation |

## openship server network preparation events

Stream preparation progress

```text
openship server network preparation events [options] <id>
```

| Argument | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `id` | Preparation ID |

| Option | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `--timeout <ms>` | Stop after this deadline |

## openship server network preparation get

Read preparation steps, access policy and sequence

```text
openship server network preparation get [options] <id>
```

| Argument | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `id` | Preparation ID |

## openship server network preparation list

List in-progress and recoverable preparations

```text
openship server network preparation list [options]
```

## openship server network preparation remove-member

Remove a host from a preparation using its exact sequence

```text
openship server network preparation remove-member [options] [file]
```

| Argument | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `file` | JSON input file, or - for stdin |

| Option | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| `--schema` | Print the accepted JSON schema without making a request |
| `-y, --yes` | Confirm this operation |