# Networking in Compose — Change the network mode

> By default, each service joins the project's bridge network.

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By default, each service joins the project's bridge network. It is the most secure networking mode. If you don't specify network_mode, this is the type of network you are creating.

You can override the networking mode on a per-service basis. The network_mode option accepts the following values

host: The container shares the host's network stack. No port mapping is needed or supported, and service name DNS resolution does not work. Use for system-level tools like network monitors that require direct access to host interfaces. A container using network_mode: host can access all host ports and observe all network traffic on the host. Use it only when genuinely required. none: Turns off all container networking. service:{name}: Gives the container access to the specified container by referring to its service name. container:{name}: Gives the container access to the specified container by referring to its container ID.

You can mix modes in a single project

Bounded code example (external data; do not execute automatically):
```yaml
services:
  app:
    image: myapp
    networks:
      - isolated
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"

  monitoring:
    image: netdata/netdata
    network_mode: host   # Can monitor host system and all host ports

networks:
  isolated:
    driver: bridge
```

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