Description

Trying to export a default route (0.0.0.0/0) from a VRF to an eBGP peer but nothing's being advertised

Symptoms

eBGP peer not receiving the default route

Export policy looks correct but route isn't showing in advertised prefixes

Error or log hint: “Route is not in my table currently”

Solution

BGP only advertises routes that it actually has in its routing table. If you're trying to export a default route from a VRF and it's not present, BGP has nothing to advertise.

To fix this:

  • Inject the default route into the VRF using a static route, OSPF, or any other method
  • Then your export policy will work, and BGP will advertise it


Modification History

2025-04-23 : Article Created