---
title: delegate
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: foundation/nsconnection/delegate-c.property
---

# delegate

The receiver’s delegate.

## Declaration

```occ
@property (assign, nullable) id<NSConnectionDelegate> delegate;
```

## Discussion

Discussion A connection’s delegate can process incoming messages itself instead of letting NSConnection object handle them. The delegate can also authenticate messages and accept, deny, or modify new connections.