# Connections

A *connection* provides connectivity to some other things such as a device over some protocol (see also [Industry Protocol Details](https://docs.cybus.io/1-7-3/documentation/industry-protocol-details)).

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

See also: [Cybus::Connection resource](https://docs.cybus.io/1-7-3/documentation/services/structure-of-commissioning-files/resources/cybus-connection)

## Overview

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

## Details View

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

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