3-way handshake
3-way handshake
(also TCP 3-way handshake)
3-way handshake definition
A 3-way handshake is a process of three steps in the TCP/IP network to establish a connection between a server and client.
3-way shake example
- The source sends a SYN message to the receiver. This establishes a connection and helps the two devices synchronize their sequence numbers. The receiver then sends an ACK message – an acknowledgement that the SYN was received. The source sends a SYN-ACK message back to the receiver and confirms the secure connection.