# Connect Session

This is pre-built Action located under the Mainframe List Element Name. It instructs the Avo Assure Client to connect to any open host session.

### **Syntax**

**Input:** `<ShortSessionID>`&#x20;

**Output:** `<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)`&#x20;

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### **Usecase/Example**

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### **Scenario**

In a scenario when testing a Mainframe application, multiple host sessions are open at the same time. The automation script needs to connect with a specific session to perform operations or validations. To establish this connection with an already open session, use the **Connect session** keyword.

### **Input**

23.229.8.213

### **Expected Result**

The Action needs to connect to the session ID which is given Input Value.

### **Output**

The Connect session Action helped to connect with given session (23.229.8.213).


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