WebSocket: open event
The open
event is fired when a connection with a WebSocket
is opened.
Bubbles | No |
---|---|
Cancelable | No |
Interface | Event |
Event handler property | onopen |
Examples
// Create WebSocket connection.
const socket = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:8080');
// Connection opened
socket.addEventListener('open', (event) => {
socket.send('Hello Server!');
});
Specifications
Specification | Status |
---|---|
HTML Living Standard The definition of 'WebSocket open' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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