diff --git a/salt/host/soc_host.yaml b/salt/host/soc_host.yaml
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+host:
+  mainint:
+    description: Main interface of the grid host.
+    helpLink: host.html    
+  mainip:
+    description: Main IP address of the grid host.
+    helpLink: host.html
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