gnutls\_privkey\_export\_x509(3) gnutls gnutls\_privkey\_export\_x509(3)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gnutls\_privkey\_export\_x509 - API function

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

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

**int gnutls\_privkey\_export\_x509(gnutls\_privkey\_t pkey, gnutls\_x509\_privkey\_t * key);**

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

[gnutls\_privkey\_t pkey](#gnutls_privkey_t)

The private key

[gnutls\_x509\_privkey\_t * key](#gnutls_x509_privkey_t)

Location for the key to be exported.

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

Converts the given abstract private key to a **gnutls\_x509\_privkey\_t** type. The abstract key must be of type **GNUTLS\_PRIVKEY\_X509**. The input  
*key* must not be initialized. The key returned in *key* should be deinitialized using **gnutls\_x509\_privkey\_deinit()**.

# [RETURNS](#RETURNS)

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

# [SINCE](#SINCE)

3.4.0

# [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_privkey_export_x509(3) from gnutls 3.8.13-r3 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls