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# connect

> Open the WebSocket signaling channel, create an RTCPeerConnection, and complete the SDP/ICE handshake with the server.

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# connect

## Summary

Open the WebSocket signaling channel, create an RTCPeerConnection, and complete the SDP/ICE handshake with the server.

## Signature

```typescript theme={null}
connect(): Promise<void>;
```

## Parameters

*No parameters.*

## Returns

**Type**:`Promise<void>`

Open the WebSocket signaling channel, create an RTCPeerConnection, and complete the SDP/ICE handshake with the server.

## Remarks

Resolves once the offer has been dispatched. The data channel may become open shortly after — check `isConnected`.