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title: "Connection Management"
slug: "connection-management"
updated: 2026-03-23T13:17:43Z
published: 2026-03-23T13:17:43Z
canonical: "docs.sightmachine.com/connection-management"
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# Connection Management

## **Overview**

In this article, we will guide you through the process of viewing, modifying, and creating new connections in Sight Machine.

## **Modifying Connection**

**Step 1:** Click on the connection you wish to alter.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c65001f1-30e3-4f1d-b335-57abf64ebd31/Images/Documentation/Presentation1(11).gif)

**Step 2:** Review the provided information to ensure its accuracy. **Test the connection** to verify it has been configured correctly.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c65001f1-30e3-4f1d-b335-57abf64ebd31/Images/Documentation/Presentation1(13).gif)

### **Create a New Connection**

**Step 1:** Start by selecting "**New Connection**." You'll see a list of available connectors.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c65001f1-30e3-4f1d-b335-57abf64ebd31/Images/Documentation/Presentation1(12).gif)

**Step 2:** **Name your connection.** Enter all of the **required fields,** which are indicated by an asterisk (*).

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c65001f1-30e3-4f1d-b335-57abf64ebd31/Images/Documentation/Presentation1(14).gif)

**Step 3:** **Test the connection** to ensure the configuration is valid. After verifying the connection status, proceed to **save the connection**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c65001f1-30e3-4f1d-b335-57abf64ebd31/Images/Documentation/Presentation1(15).gif)

## **Watch the full workflow here**

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## **Features and Benefits**

- **Connection Visibility:** Immediately see each connection's **status** and **type** after selecting a device.
- **Easy Modification:** Quickly **alter existing connections** and verify accuracy.
- **Confidence in Configuration:** **Test the connection** instantly to verify configuration validity before saving.
- **Rapid Expansion:** Easily **create new connections** from a list of available connectors, with quick turnaround for new connector development.
- **Error Prevention:** Required fields are clearly indicated (*), ensuring **complete and valid setup**.