The first step in making use of the matrix is getting connected, with or without permission.
Needs Improvement
Matrix functionality was significantly changed in SR5 v0.30.0. This section is currently incomplete and does not accurately reflect the current state of the system.
This article was last edited Tuesday, October 7, 2025 by Mr. Johnson.
Hosts and Grids a character has legitimate access to can be added to one of the Actor's SINs, and they will show up under the Direct Connect Network button. The character can connect to these networks without any Test. Connecting to one will change the label to indicate which one they're connected to and show a button to disconnect.
Systems the character does not have unlimited permission to access can be viewed by the Mark Network button.