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# What is the difference between a connection and a contact?

From a contact's file, you have the ability to create connections (child, friend, spouse, witness, etc.) in the *"Family / Close Ones"* section.

![Connections](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1106822c7ec6b200/screenshot-2024-02-05-at-18214_1etctqc.png)

**A connection is not a contact.** The connection you create in a contact file will only be available in that file, and cannot be used elsewhere (for example, be associated with a shoot). For that, you need to convert them into a contact by pressing the intended button.

The purpose of the *"Connections"* section is to allow you to **create family ties without cluttering your contact database**. Indeed, it does not create a contact file for the people added to this section.

By creating a connection, you have the option to enter their date of birth and to **schedule the sending of a birthday email** via the option *"Send an automatic birthday email (to the main contact)"*.

![Adding a connection](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1106822c7ec6b200/screenshot-2024-02-05-at-18205_fam70y.png)