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# Multiport KVM over IP
There are many ways to do this, but the best and most documented one right now is to use the [ezCoo KVM switch](ezcoo.md).
??? note
V4 MINI cannot be used with any of the below, the Mini was designed to be used 1:1
<img src="../switch/switch.png" width="400" />
If you need to connect multiple hosts to a single PiKVM, then the best way to do this is to use our [Pikvm Switch](switch.md).
It is designed specifically for PiKVM and has many advantages and features compared to regular desktop multiport switches.
* ATX control on each port.
* Per-port EDID configuration.
* HDMI dummy plug functionality.
* True Plug-n-Play with no need for override.yaml setups and complete control via Web UI.
* Multifunctional RGB LEDs with beacon mode and customizable color schemes.
* Firmware update directly from PiKVM and ready for future hardware extensions.
* Compatible with V4 Plus, V3 and DIY devices based on Pi2-Pi4 except Zero and V4 Mini.
And now the best part: **the switches can be chained!** Need four ports? Get a PiKVM Switch.
As your server fleet expands to eight, simply add another switch and link it to the first one.
Need even more? No worries — **connect up to five switches and enjoy 20 fully functional ports on your PiKVM**.
[Just take a look!](switch.md).
You can order PiKVM Switch Multiport Extender from our [international store](https://shop.hipi.io/product/pikvm-switch-multiport-extender).
Canadian customers can place an order at [PiShop.ca](https://www.pishop.ca/product/pikvm-switch-multiport-extender/).
If your KVM switches channels using keyboard shortcuts, there is a chance that it will not be able to work with OTG (v2+ platform, see below), since it does not fully implement the USB stack. In this case, you will have to [use the Pico HID](pico_hid.md) to emulate the keyboard & mouse (PiKVM supports this configuration).
!!! warning
If you choose AIMOS, be aware that it has a back powering issue that you need to use work arounds for. Limitations are are listed below. Also please be aware that Pico's will not work with the AIMOS KVM's.
## List of tested third-party KVMs
There are many ways to do this with third-party switches. For example you can choose a switch with USB control connection like [ezCoo KVM switch](ezcoo.md).
Also, PiKVM can be connected to a multi-port HDMI/USB switch and the switch's buttons can be connected via optocouplers to [the Pi's GPIO to switch channels](gpio.md).
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!!! warning
If you choose AIMOS, be aware that it has a back powering issue that you need to use work arounds for. Limitations are are listed below. Also please be aware that Pico's will not work with the AIMOS KVM's.
??? note
V4 MINI cannot be used with any of the below, the Mini was designed to be used 1:1
## List of tested KVMs
Here the status is:
* ✔ - Everything is working as expected. There may be some subtleties.

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- "Device guides":
- "PiKVM V4 Mini & Plus": v4.md
- "PiKVM V3 HAT": v3.md
- "PiKVM Switch": switch.md
- "DIY PiKVM V2": v2.md
- "DIY PiKVM V1": v1.md
- "Getting started":