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# Sockets

The Connectors tab allows you to add any type of connector, which can then be linked to elements that have a Connectors tab.

You can also manage these connectors from the Cables tab in the Assets module.

![Sockets](https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3e4c3f3e3a1d4988f08c4be2d8fdbdc04d642186%2Fsocket.png?alt=media)

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## Add a socket

### Single unit

* To add a socket, enter the socket name
* Add a name
* Select the connector model (you can view the list by clicking on <i class="fa-info">:info:</i>or add a new one by clicking on <i class="fa-plus">:plus:</i>)
* Specify the wiring direction (front / rear)
* Specify the location (optional)
* Click **`Add`**

<figure><img src="https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-de328873598105334465482288e9ff65177e253c%2Fsocket-add.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add a socket</p></figcaption></figure>

### Bulk

* You can also add multiple ports in a single action
* Enable the **Add severals sockets** option
* Specify a name (prefix or suffix)
* Indicate how many ports to add using the drop-down lists
* Select the port model (you can view the list by clicking on <i class="fa-info">:info:</i> or add a new one by clicking on <i class="fa-plus">:plus:</i>)
* Specify the cabling direction (front/rear)
* Specify the location (optional)
* Click Add

<figure><img src="https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a86ed65ca555f78d78ef7aeb96c3b3281c97eea6%2Fadd-massive-sockets.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## Delete sockets

Deletion is performed via a bulk action

* Select the ports to delete
* Click **`Actions`**
* Select **Delete permanently**
* Click **`Post`**

<figure><img src="https://2965217165-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBk8u0TPogHtiUd7DaQyf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-aa95499fd1e7823b184d7e86ccff01519096f359%2Fsocket-delete.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## Interconnect

You can also connect a connector using a cable.

<a href="/athome-docs/assets/cables.md" class="button secondary" data-icon="plug">Go to Cables</a>
