Disclosed is a plug connector, known as a push-pull type of plug connector, wherein the plug connector is embodied from a base body for receiving a contact, a latch and also a first actuator for actuating the latching means. The first actuator is provided on the plug connector in such a manner that it can be displaced axially along the plugging direction. The first actuator is used for transferring the plugging force by the user to the plug connector, wherein the strengths of the force is limited to a defined maximum in order to prevent damage to components. Furthermore, the latch is actuated by displacing the first actuator in the opposite direction to the plugging direction and the latching arrangement with respect to the mating plug connector is released.