NAME¶

gnutls_cipher_init - API function

SYNOPSIS¶

#include <gnutls/gnutls.h>

int gnutls_cipher_init(gnutls_cipher_hd_t * handle, gnutls_cipher_algorithm_t cipher, const gnutls_datum_t * key, const gnutls_datum_t * iv);

ARGUMENTS¶

gnutls_cipher_hd_t * handle

is a gnutls_cipher_hd_t structure.

gnutls_cipher_algorithm_t cipher

the encryption algorithm to use

const gnutls_datum_t * key

The key to be used for encryption

const gnutls_datum_t * iv

The IV to use (if not applicable set NULL)

DESCRIPTION¶

This function will initialize an context that can be used for encryption/decryption of data. This will effectively use the current crypto backend in use by gnutls or the cryptographic accelerator in use.

RETURNS¶

Zero or a negative value on error.

SINCE¶

2.10.0

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¶

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.