# receive() Receive an object from a connection. ``` func receive() async throws -> ApplicationProtocol.Message where ApplicationProtocol == Coder, Sending : Encodable, Receiving : Decodable, CoderType : NetworkCoder ``` ## Discussion The object will be decoded and returned. An error will be thrown if the object cannot be decoded. This may be called before the connection is ready, in which case the receive request will be enqueued until the connection is ready. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)