gnutls\_hpke\_deinit(3) gnutls gnutls\_hpke\_deinit(3)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gnutls\_hpke\_deinit - API function

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

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

**int gnutls\_hpke\_deinit(gnutls\_hpke\_context\_t ctx);**

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

[gnutls\_hpke\_context\_t ctx](#gnutls_hpke_context_t)

The HPKE context to deinitialize.

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

This function deinitializes the HPKE context and securely erases any sensitive information contained within it, such as keys and secrets. It is important to call this function when the HPKE context is no longer needed to prevent sensitive data from lingering in memory.

# [RETURNS](#RETURNS)

0 on success, or a negative error code on failure.

# [SINCE](#SINCE)

3.8.13

# [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_hpke_deinit(3) from gnutls 3.8.13-r1 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls