bash nmcli cmd reporting Error: invalid extra argument '--autoconnect=false'

I want to import my vpn.conf file using nmcli and set **autoconnect to 0**, otherwise it defaults to 1 Apparently the correct way is by specifying **--autoconnect=false** flag, but this results in error. nmcli connection import file vpn.conf type wireguard --autoconnect=false Error: invalid extra argument '--autoconnect=false' I am aware I can run a second command after, but this is extraneous, it should be settable upon import and saves running multiple commands nmcli con mod connection.autoconnect no