# Troubleshooting Connection Issues

If you encounter issues connecting SoikaAPI to SoikaStack:

**Check Network Connectivity**

1. Verify both services are running:

   ```
   sudo systemctl status soika-docker
   sudo systemctl status soikastack
   ```
2. Test connectivity to the SoikaStack server:

   ```
   curl -I http://[your-ip-address]:4141/version
   ```
3. Verify firewall settings:
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