Modify Proc Directory November 21, 2009January 16, 2020 Here is that command for changing settings in the proc directory. sysctl -w .net.ipv4. = ie sysctl -w .net.ipv4.tcp_keepalive_time=120. This will change the value for that boot but will not be persistent across reboot. Related LinuxLinuxModify Proc DirectoryProc Directory - by admin