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>.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2008 Free Software Foundation. Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies of this manual provided the copyright notice and this permission notice are preserved on all copies.
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 | |
