# Settings for the Netty instrumentation

| System property | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `otel.instrumentation.netty.always-create-connect-span` | Boolean | `false` | Enable the creation of Connect and DNS spans by default for Netty 4.0 and higher instrumentation. |
| `otel.instrumentation.netty.ssl-telemetry.enabled` | Boolean | `false ` | Enable SSL telemetry for Netty 4.0 and higher instrumentation. |