Dynamic MQTT node's "actions->connect" guidance needed

The dynamic connection does not overwrite fields. It simply connects to the broker specified in the msg you send.

You just add a broker (with any settings you like) and set it to NOT auto connect
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then you send the appropriate msg to set up and connect.

Here is a working demo...

mqtt-dyn

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