# Connections

A *connection* provides connectivity to some other things such as a device over some protocol (see also [Industry Protocol Details](/1-7-2/documentation/industry-protocol-details.md)).

The *Connections* view shows an overview of all active and inactive protocol connections.

See also: [Cybus::Connection resource](/1-7-2/documentation/services/structure-of-commissioning-files/resources/cybus-connection.md)

## Overview

<figure><img src="/files/5VB52xh6CMunMlkKWjOT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connections Overview</p></figcaption></figure>

By clicking on one of the listed connection you get redirected to the [Details View](#details-view) of the selected connection.

## Details View

<figure><img src="/files/oVn9XlhT2GI0MxRAjWjV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connections Details View</p></figcaption></figure>

The connection has resources itself. In this case there is only Endpoints.

<figure><img src="/files/VdofdVXJ5uhIS1CHpyUs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connections Details View with open resources</p></figcaption></figure>


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