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# skipHandshake(_:)

Configure the WebSocket protocol to skip the opening handshake and
begin framing data as soon as the underlying connection is established.

```
func skipHandshake(_ skip: Bool) -> WebSocket
```

## Parameters

`skip`

True to skip the handshake. Defaults to false.

## Discussion> Note: This option should not be set when communicating with a generic
> WebSocket server or client. This option allows a custom handshake
> (or no handshake) to be implemented below the WebSocket layer
> when both client and server are coordinated.

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