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title: Reason Field in SSH Connections
slug: reference-guide-3-0-0/reason-field-in-ssh-connections
description: Learn how to enable the device connection reason feature in just a few steps. Set the "reasonRequiredForConnection" property to "true" in your device group's properties through the Single Connect Web GUI. This will allow users to enter a reason for their 
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createdAt: 2022-07-27T14:03:42.000Z
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The reason field can be enabled to be completed by the users when connecting to devices. The text entered as the reason for the connection appears in the Session Logs, as well as the managerial approval request emails and notifications. To enable this feature, the “reasonRequiredForConnection” property must be set as “true” on a device group that includes the target devices.

1. Log in to the Single Connect Web GUI.
2. Navigate to **Device Management** > **Device Groups**.
3. Right-click the desired **Device Group**, and select **Show Properties**.
4. Set the **reasonRequiredForConnection** property as **true**.



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