getconnectioncount
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The getconnectioncount method returns the number of connections the node has to other nodes in the network. Bitcoin via Chainstack.
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getconnectioncount
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getconnectioncount method returns the number of connections the node has to other nodes in the network. This can be useful for monitoring the node’s connectivity and network health.
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Parameters
- None
Response
result— an integer representing the current number of connections to other nodes.error— an object containing an error message if an error occurred, otherwisenull.id— an integer representing the ID of the request.
Use case
Thegetconnectioncount method is particularly useful for node operators and network administrators to monitor the node’s network connectivity. A healthy node should have multiple connections to ensure redundancy and robustness in the network.Last modified on May 18, 2026