# xpc_dictionary_set_connection(_:_:_:) Inserts a connection into a dictionary. ``` func xpc_dictionary_set_connection(_ xdict: xpc_object_t, _ key: UnsafePointer, _ connection: xpc_connection_t) ``` ## Parameters `xdict` The dictionary which is to be manipulated. `key` The key for which the primitive value shall be set. `connection` The connection to insert. After calling this method, the XPC object corresponding to the primitive value inserted may be safely retrieved with [`xpc_dictionary_get_value(_:_:)`](/documentation/XPC/xpc_dictionary_get_value(_:_:)). The connection is NOT retained by the dictionary. ## Discussion --- 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)