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# StartCommunicate

Stop the active communication channel (typically WebSocket) to receive proxy events.

```c
void StartCommunicate(int comType, int port, char* password)
```

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## Parameters

* **comType**: Communication type (1 = WebSocket, recommended).
* **port**: Local port for the communication channel.
* **password**: Password/token for channel authentication.

## Return Value

Stop the active communication channel

## Example

```c
//example

StartCommunicate(1, 8881, "abcdef");

```