---
title: "system.util.getConnectionMode"
description: "Retrieves this client session's current connection mode."
---

# system.util.getConnectionMode

> Retrieves this client session's current connection mode.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
Retrieves this client session's current connection mode. 3 is read/write, 2 is read-only, and 1 is disconnected.

## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](../../../ignition-modules/vision/vision-project-properties/vision-project-properties.md#vision-permissions-properties) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.util.getConnectionMode()`

### Parameters
Nothing
### Returns
**Integer** - The current connection mode for the client.
### Scope
Vision Client

## Code Examples
```python title="Example #1"
# This code will set a client to read-only after a timeout of 30 seconds.
# Add this code to a client timer script
  
mode = system.util.getConnectionMode()
if mode == 3 and system.util.getInactivitySeconds() > 30:
    system.util.setConnectionMode(2)
```