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> Unreal Engine API Reference > Runtime > Engine > GameFramework > AController > AController::Possess

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AController::Possess

Handles attaching this controller to the specified pawn.

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References

Module	Engine
Header	/Engine/Source/Runtime/Engine/Classes/GameFramework/Controller.h
Include	#include "GameFramework/Controller.h"
Source	/Engine/Source/Runtime/Engine/Private/Controller.cpp

Syntax

virtual void Possess
(
APawn * InPawn
)

Remarks

Handles attaching this controller to the specified pawn. Only runs on the network authority (where HasAuthority() returns true). Derived native classes can override OnPossess to filter the specified pawn. When possessed pawn changed, blueprint class gets notified by ReceivePossess and OnNewPawn delegate is broadcasted.

Parameters

Parameter	Description
InPawn	The Pawn to be possessed.