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# shouldUseExtendedBackgroundIdleMode

A Boolean value that indicates whether TCP connections should be kept open when the app moves to the background.

```
var shouldUseExtendedBackgroundIdleMode: Bool { get set }
```

## Discussion

In addition to requesting that the connection be kept open, setting this value to <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> asks the system to delay reclaiming the connection when the app moves to the background.

## See Also

  [Networking and Multitasking](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2277/_index.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/DTS40010841)


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