# Configuring the ToolsTalk Connection

To connect a controller to ToolsTalk, configure and activate the ToolsTalk protocol settings on the controller.

1. On the Home view, select the Settings Tab. Then, on the left, select Server Connections.

2. In the ToolsTalk window, set the following parameters:

   Field | Description
   --- | ---
   On/Off | Enables/Disables communication with the ToolsTalk server
   Server port | ToolsTalk server port
   Server host | ToolsTalk server IP address
   Encryption | Use TLS encryption for the ToolsTalk communication

3. Select Apply.

To view the ToolsTalk connection status, select the Results icon and go to the Live Results view. Then, select the button. In the appearing dialog box, select the Server connections tab.

For information on how to configure ToolsTalk, refer to the ToolsTalk 2 User Guide.

Relevant Information

- Viewing Protocol Status