---
openapi: post /dwn.v1.Msg/ProtocolsConfigure
title: Configure DWN Protocol
description: Define structured data models and access patterns for interoperable applications
og:title: DWN Protocol Configuration
---

<Info>
  Protocols are the foundation of data interoperability in DWN, enabling applications to share and understand structured data.
</Info>

## Protocol Architecture

### Protocol Definition Structure
```json
{
  "protocol": "https://protocols.sonr.io/health/v1",
  "published": true,
  "types": {
    "vitals": {
      "schema": "https://schema.org/VitalSign",
      "dataFormats": ["application/json"]
    },
    "records": {
      "schema": "https://schema.org/MedicalRecord",
      "dataFormats": ["application/json", "application/pdf"]
    }
  },
  "structure": {
    "vitals": {},
    "records": {
      "vitals": {}
    }
  }
}
```

### Key Components

- **Types**: Define record types with schemas and formats
- **Structure**: Specify hierarchical relationships
- **Permissions**: Control access patterns
- **Actions**: Define allowed operations

## Publishing Protocols

<Tip>
  Set `published: true` to make your protocol discoverable and reusable by the community.
</Tip>

### Benefits of Published Protocols
- **Discoverability**: Others can find and adopt your protocol
- **Standardization**: Create industry-standard data models
- **Ecosystem Growth**: Enable app interoperability

## Common Protocol Patterns

### Healthcare Protocol
- Patient records hierarchy
- Encrypted by default
- Granular permission model

### Social Protocol
- Posts, comments, reactions
- Public/private content mixing
- Media attachments

### IoT Protocol
- Device data streams
- Time-series organization
- Aggregation rules

<Warning>
  Protocol URIs must be unique. Consider using versioned URIs (e.g., `/v1`, `/v2`) for upgrades.
</Warning>