gnutls_key_generate(3) gnutls gnutls_key_generate(3)
NAME
gnutls_key_generate - API function
SYNOPSIS
#include <gnutls/gnutls.h>
int gnutls_key_generate(gnutls_datum_t * key, unsigned int key_size);
ARGUMENTS
gnutls_datum_t * key
is a pointer to a gnutls_datum_t which will contain a newly
created key
unsigned int key_size
the number of bytes of the key
DESCRIPTION
Generates a random key of key_size bytes.
RETURNS
On success, GNUTLS_E_SUCCESS (0) is returned, or an error code.
SINCE
3.0
REPORTING BUGS
Report bugs to <bugs@gnutls.org>.
Home page: https://www.gnutls.org
COPYRIGHT
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Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are
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and this notice are preserved.
SEE ALSO
The full documentation for gnutls is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If
the /usr/share/doc/gnutls/ directory does not contain the HTML form
visit
https://www.gnutls.org/manual/
gnutls 3.8.9 gnutls_key_generate(3)
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