# Connecting To A Pendant

Before connecting to your Pendant in Spikemark, check these settings first:

* [**Set the IP Address on the Pendant**](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/ip-address-and-network-connection/setting-pendant-ip-address)
* [**Selecting Spikemark's IP Address**](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/setting-computer-ip-address#selecting-spikemarks-ip-address)

![Spikemark Pendant IP Address & Enable](https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0926c739001f8df2feb56da268414343ce2b5434%2FPendant%20Connection%20in%20Spikemark.gif?alt=media)

1. **Click "Spikemark Pendant"** in the **Control Devices** menu to open the **Spikemark Pendant Settings**
2. **Change IP Address** and **Port** to match what is displayed on the actual Pendant.
3. **Click Enable"** to start the Pendant network.
4. Once the network is open, the status will change to **"Enabled"** and you can then connect to Spikemark from the Pendant itself.
5. **Click "Close"** to exit the Spikemark Pendant Settings.

{% hint style="success" %}
The green background indicates that the Pendant network is **Enabled.** It does NOT indicate that your pendant is actively connected.
{% endhint %}

The Spikemark Settings Window can alternatively be opened by selecting Pendant from the upper Menu Bar.

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{% hint style="info" %}
When Spikemark is ready to connect to the Pendant, the status indicates "**Enabled"** and you **cannot edit settings** in the **Spikemark Settings Window.**

You must **disable** the Pendant first.
{% endhint %}