gnutls_x509_privkey_generate

Langue: en

Version: 2.8.6 (ubuntu - 24/10/10)

Section: 3 (Bibliothèques de fonctions)

NAME

gnutls_x509_privkey_generate - generate a private key

SYNOPSIS

#include <gnutls/x509.h>

int gnutls_x509_privkey_generate(gnutls_x509_privkey_t key, gnutls_pk_algorithm_t algo, unsigned int bits, unsigned int flags);

ARGUMENTS

gnutls_x509_privkey_t key
should contain a gnutls_x509_privkey_t structure
gnutls_pk_algorithm_t algo
is one of RSA or DSA.
unsigned int bits
the size of the modulus
unsigned int flags
unused for now. Must be 0.

DESCRIPTION

This function will generate a random private key. Note that this function must be called on an empty private key.

RETURNS

On success, GNUTLS_E_SUCCESS is returned, otherwise a negative error value.

REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to <bug-gnutls@gnu.org>. GnuTLS home page: http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/ General help using GNU software: http://www.gnu.org/gethelp/ Copyright © 2008 Free Software Foundation.
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

The full documentation for gnutls is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If the info and gnutls programs are properly installed at your site, the command
info gnutls

should give you access to the complete manual.