gnutls\_x509\_ext\_export\_private\_key\_usage\_period(3) gnutls gnutls\_x509\_ext\_export\_private\_key\_usage\_period(3)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gnutls\_x509\_ext\_export\_private\_key\_usage\_period - API function

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**#include <gnutls/x509-ext.h>**

**int gnutls\_x509\_ext\_export\_private\_key\_usage\_period(time\_t activation, time\_t expiration, gnutls\_datum\_t * ext);**

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

[time\_t activation](#time_t)

The activation time

[time\_t expiration](#time_t~2)

The expiration time

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

The DER-encoded extension data; must be freed using **gnutls\_free()**.

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

This function will convert the periods provided to a private key usage DER encoded extension (2.5.29.16). The *ext* data will be allocated using **gnutls\_malloc()**.

# [RETURNS](#RETURNS)

On success, **GNUTLS\_E\_SUCCESS** (0) is returned, otherwise a negative error value.

# [SINCE](#SINCE)

3.3.0

# [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_x509_ext_export_private_key_usage_period(3) from gnutls 3.8.13-r1 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls