# Update a pending connection
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A connection created through the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) or AWS CloudFormation is in `PENDING` status by default. After you create a connection with the AWS CLI or CloudFormation, use the console to update the connection to make its status `AVAILABLE`.

**Note**  
You must use the console to update a pending connection. You cannot update a pending connection using the AWS CLI.

The first time you use the console to add a new connection to a third-party provider, you must complete the OAuth handshake with the third-party provider using the installation associated with your connection.

You can use the Developer Tools console to complete a pending connection.

**To complete a connection**

1. Open the AWS Developer Tools console at [https://console.aws.amazon.com/codesuite/settings/connections](https://console.aws.amazon.com/codesuite/settings/connections).

1. Choose **Settings > Connections**.

   The names of all connections associated with your AWS account are displayed.

1. In **Name**, choose the name of the pending connection you want to update.

   **Update a pending connection** is enabled when you choose a connection with a **Pending** status.

1. Choose **Update a pending connection**. 

1. On the **Connect to Bitbucket** page, in **Connection name**, verify the name of your connection.

   Under **Bitbucket apps**, choose an app installation, or choose **Install a new app** to create one.  
![\[Console screenshot showing the Connect to Bitbucket dialog box, with the install new app button.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/dtconsole/latest/userguide/images/newreview-source-wizard-bitbucket.png)

1. On the app installation page, a message shows that the AWS CodeStar app is trying to connect to your Bitbucket account. Choose **Grant access**.  
![\[Console screenshot showing AWS CodeStar requests access.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/dtconsole/latest/userguide/images/bitbucket-access-popup.png)

1. The connection ID for your new installation is displayed. Choose **Complete connection**.