One or both of the <varname>host=</varname> and <varname>port=</varname> keys must be present, while
the rest is optional. <replaceable>family</replaceable> may be either <option>ipv4</option> or
<option>ipv6</option>.</para>
+
+ <para>Note: <emphasis>connections over TCP are made without encryption</emphasis>. Thus, this mode
+ should only be used in specific situations where integrity and confidentiality of the connection is
+ not necessary or is ensured through some other means. For local connections, <literal>unix:</literal>
+ connections should be used instead.</para>
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