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id: 2f5cf581-d38a-4dec-8b4b-a42ec0a05aaf
title: connect
slug: /node/reference/realtime-client/connect
description: connect method for the Realtime Client.
max-toc-depth: 3
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### connect

▸ **connect**(): `Promise<void>`

<Note>
  The client automatically connects when created. You only need to call this method if you have previously disconnected.
</Note>

Connects this client to the SignalWire Realtime API. The client will start receiving events.

#### Returns

`Promise<void>` - Resolves when the connection is established.

#### Example

```javascript
import { SignalWire } from "@signalwire/realtime-api";

const client = await SignalWire({ project: "ProjectID Here", token: "Token Here" });

await client.connect().then(() => {
  console.log("connected");
});
```