# Connections

This tab allows to manage the direct connections between a computer and its connected elements.

Direct connections represent the relation between different hardwares linked either physically or virtually.

## From a computer

The connection can be made toward one or several elements of type display, printer, peripheral or phone. For each type of connected object, its name, serial number and inventory number are displayed.

![List of connections](https://github.com/glpi-network/gitbook/blob/main/modules/assets/images/connections_computer_list.png)

## From an element other than a computer

To add a connection, select the computer in the drop-down list presented at top of the table.

![List of connections](https://github.com/glpi-network/gitbook/blob/main/modules/assets/images/connections_monitor_list.png)

If this case, the connection can only be made to a single computer. The table will list the name of this computer as well as its serial and inventory numbers.

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The deletion of a connection can be made from the entry of each connected hardware (tab `Connections`) via mass actions.
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Every deletion or addition of a connection is recorded in the history of the computer.
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If using native inventory or third-party inventory tool, the connections information can be automatically imported and updated.
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