---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: Network
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
platforms: [iOS 27.0+, iPadOS 27.0+, Mac Catalyst 27.0+, macOS 27.0+, tvOS 27.0+, visionOS 27.0+, watchOS 27.0+]
path: "network/dtls/init(_:)"
---

# init(_:)

Create a DTLS protocol to use in a protocol stack.

## Declaration

```swift
init(@ProtocolStackBuilder<UDP> _ builder: () -> UDP)
```

## Parameters

- `builder`: The protocol stack below DTLS.