# FAQs

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<summary>How long does it take to apply for BGP interconnect?</summary>

The authentication of ASN members typically take 1 to 2 business days. Please check your email as we will contact you as soon as possible.

After your ASN is authenticated, you can establish your BGP interconnect.

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<summary>How much does it cost to establish BGP interconnect?</summary>

BGP interconnect itself is free. The associated costs depend on your interconnect bandwidth and the type of services used.

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<summary>What technical support do I need to provide?</summary>

You are responsible for configuring and maintaining your own BGP devices. See [**Configure BGP on Your Router**](/welcome/global-bgp/establish-bgp-session/configure-bgp-on-your-router.md) for details.

If you need more help, view our Doc Center for more information about Global BGP or directly contact us.

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