diff --git a/tasks/networking.yml b/tasks/networking.yml
index 62c4e03..75438bb 100644
--- a/tasks/networking.yml
+++ b/tasks/networking.yml
@@ -7,3 +7,5 @@
     group: root
     mode: 0644
   notify: restart networking service
+  # only ifupdown hosts with floating ips need this (not e.g. Raspberry Pi OS with NetworkManager)
+  when: floating_ips | length > 0