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# Connect Timeout

Set a connect timeout to determine how long an edge server should try making the initial connection to your origin server.

# How to use Connect Timeout

Connect Timeout use isn't unique to Ion. See the [Property Manager documentation](https://techdocs.akamai.com/property-mgr/docs/connect-timeout) for full details.

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