gnutls\_dtls\_get\_data\_mtu(3) gnutls gnutls\_dtls\_get\_data\_mtu(3)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gnutls\_dtls\_get\_data\_mtu - API function

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**#include <gnutls/dtls.h>**

**unsigned int gnutls\_dtls\_get\_data\_mtu(gnutls\_session\_t session);**

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

[gnutls\_session\_t session](#gnutls_session_t)

is a **gnutls\_session\_t** type.

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

This function will return the actual maximum transfer unit for application data. I.e. DTLS headers are subtracted from the actual MTU which is set using **gnutls\_dtls\_set\_mtu()**.

# [RETURNS](#RETURNS)

the maximum allowed transfer unit.

# [SINCE](#SINCE)

3.0

# [REPORTING BUGS](#REPORTING_BUGS)

Report bugs to <bugs@gnutls.org>.  
Home page: https://www.gnutls.org

# [COPYRIGHT](#COPYRIGHT)

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Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice and this notice are preserved.

# [SEE ALSO](#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/](https://www.gnutls.org/manual/)

3.8.13 gnutls

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Document: gnutls_dtls_get_data_mtu(3) from gnutls 3.8.13-r1 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls