# Direct Connect Documentation

Direct Connect establishes a dedicated network connection between your on-premises network and AWS. With this connection in place, you can create virtual interfaces directly to the AWS Cloud, bypassing your internet service provider. This can provide a more consistent network experience.

- [User Guide](/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/): Describes key concepts and provides instructions for using the features of Direct Connect.
- [API Reference](/directconnect/latest/APIReference/Welcome.html): Describes the API operations for Direct Connect.
- [Direct Connect section of the AWS CLI Reference](/cli/latest/reference/directconnect/index.html): Describes the AWS CLI commands for Direct Connect.

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