gnutls\_session\_get\_random(3) gnutls gnutls\_session\_get\_random(3)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gnutls\_session\_get\_random - API function

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

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

**void gnutls\_session\_get\_random(gnutls\_session\_t session, gnutls\_datum\_t * client, gnutls\_datum\_t * server);**

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

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

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

[gnutls\_datum\_t * client](#gnutls_datum_t)

the client part of the random

[gnutls\_datum\_t * server](#gnutls_datum_t~2)

the server part of the random

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

This function returns pointers to the client and server random fields used in the TLS handshake. The pointers are not to be modified or deallocated.

If a client random value has not yet been established, the output will be garbage.

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