> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

# `net_listening`

Returns `true` if client is actively listening for network connections. This method uses [5 credits](/services/get-started/pricing/) from your daily balance.

## Parameters[​](#parameters "Direct link to Parameters")

None.

## Returns[​](#returns "Direct link to Returns")

`listening flag`: (boolean) Indicating whether the client is actively listening for network connections.

## Example[​](#example "Direct link to Example")

Replace `<YOUR-API-KEY>` with an API key from your [Infura dashboard](https://app.infura.io/).

### Request[​](#request "Direct link to Request")

- curl
- WSS

```
curl https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/<YOUR-API-KEY> \
  -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "net_listening", "params": [], "id": 1}'

```

```
wscat -c wss://mainnet.infura.io/ws/v3/<YOUR-API-KEY> -x '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "net_listening", "params": [], "id": 1}'

```

### Response[​](#response "Direct link to Response")

- JSON

```
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "result": true
}

```