---
title: NWTCPConnectionState.connecting
framework: networkextension
role: symbol
role_heading: Case
path: networkextension/nwtcpconnectionstate/connecting
---

# NWTCPConnectionState.connecting

The connection is attempting to connect. This includes endpoint resolution when applicable.

## Declaration

```swift
case connecting
```

## See Also

### Connection States

- [NWTCPConnectionState.invalid](networkextension/nwtcpconnectionstate/invalid.md)
- [NWTCPConnectionState.waiting](networkextension/nwtcpconnectionstate/waiting.md)
- [NWTCPConnectionState.connected](networkextension/nwtcpconnectionstate/connected.md)
- [NWTCPConnectionState.disconnected](networkextension/nwtcpconnectionstate/disconnected.md)
- [NWTCPConnectionState.cancelled](networkextension/nwtcpconnectionstate/cancelled.md)