# Direct Connect Setup
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This section describes the basic steps for setting up a Direct Connect (DX) to communicate between your AMS-managed VPC and your internal network.

**Note**  
For information about using a DX with AWS services, see [Getting Started at an Direct Connect Location](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getstarted.html).

To set up a DX connection, you need to complete the following steps:

1. [Sign Up for Amazon Web Services](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getstarted.html#signup)

1. [Submit AWS Direct Connect Connection Request](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getstarted.html#ConnectionRequest)

1. [Complete the Cross Connect](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getstarted.html#DedicatedConnection)

1. [(Optional) Configure Redundant Connections with AWS Direct Connect](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getstarted.html#RedundantConnections)

1. Performed by AMS: Create a Virtual Interface

1. Performed by AMS: Download Router Configuration

1. [Verify Your Virtual Interface](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getstarted.html#connected)