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# Captures
**Packet Captures** lets you capture all outgoing and incoming data from Things connected to Monogoto. **Packet Captures** can generate a PCAP file for a specific Thing, including all data traffic routed via Monogoto over the past 60 minutes.
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Packet capture is available for things connected to an APN served by Monogoto.
Activation or deactivation or the capture integration applies to the whole account.
Capture files will auto-delete after 30 days.
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## Enabling Packet Capture Functionality
When you want to use the Packet capture functionality, you can do so by going into the Things tab and selecting one. (Please note this is a one-time procedure that will stay enabled for future use)
1. Please go to the **Things** section on the left side menu.
2. Click on **Capture** on the top left side of the **Thing Description**.
3. Then select **Activate Capture** to enable **Packet Capture Functionality.**
4. After activating **Capture,** a small message will appear on the top section of your account.
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After enabling packet capture, you must wait for 60 minutes before integration has been enabled and a **Capture** can be created.
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## Packet Capture Demo
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