# Can you use Codesys SoftPLC with Factory IO through CIP or Profinet?

**URL:** https://community.factoryio.com/t/can-you-use-codesys-softplc-with-factory-io-through-cip-or-profinet/3107
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**Created:** [August 4, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/can-you-use-codesys-softplc-with-factory-io-through-cip-or-profinet/3107 "2024-08-04T18:05:35Z")
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### Author: ![hailumeng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@hailumeng](https://community.factoryio.com/u/hailumeng)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/can-you-use-codesys-softplc-with-factory-io-through-cip-or-profinet/3107/1 "2024-08-04T18:05:35Z")

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From what I read, you can use modbus or opc to commuinicate between Codesys softplc and factory IO. Since both products can support CIP and Profinet, can they use these two protocols to communicate?