# Create a connection using AWS Network Manager
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Create a connection between two existing devices in your global network.

**To create a connection**

1. Access the Network Manager console at [https://console.aws.amazon.com/networkmanager/home/](https://console.aws.amazon.com/networkmanager/home).

1. Under **Connectivity**, choose **Global Networks**.

1. On the **Global networks** page, choose the global network ID.

1. In the navigation pane, choose **Devices**, and choose the ID of the device.

1. Choose **Connections**, and then choose **Create connection**.

1. For **Name** and **Description**, enter a name and description for the connection.

1. (Optional) For **Link**, choose a link to associate with the first device in the connection.

1. For **Connected device**, choose the ID of the second device in the connection.

1. (Optional) For **Connected link**, choose a link to associate with the second device in the connection.

1. Choose **Create connection**.

**To create a connection using the AWS CLI**  
Use the [create-connection](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/reference/networkmanager/create-connection.html) command.