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# protocolType

The communication protocol the active route uses.

```
final var protocolType: UTType { get }
```

## Discussion

The protocol’s `identifier` property enables your app to adapt its behavior based on the selected protocol.
The protocol’s display name and icon can also be obtained from the `UTType`.

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