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 error code 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/

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.

COPYRIGHT

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