---
name: "gsasl_init"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "gsasl"
version: "2.2.4-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gsasl_init"
---

# gsasl\_init(3)

API function

## NAME

gsasl\_init - API function

## SYNOPSIS

**#include \<gsasl.h\>**

**int gsasl\_init(Gsasl \*\*** *ctx***);**

## ARGUMENTS

- Gsasl \*\* ctx

  pointer to libgsasl handle.

## DESCRIPTION

This functions initializes libgsasl.  The handle pointed to by ctx is valid for use with other libgsasl functions iff this function is successful.  It also register all builtin SASL mechanisms, using **gsasl\_register()**.

Return value: GSASL\_OK iff successful, otherwise **GSASL\_MALLOC\_ERROR**.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to \<bug-gsasl@gnu.org\>.\
 General guidelines for reporting bugs: https://www.gnu.org/gethelp/\
 GNU SASL home page: https://www.gnu.org/software/gsasl/

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2002-2026 Simon Josefsson.\
 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 **gsasl** is maintained as a Texinfo manual.  If the **info** and **gsasl** programs are properly installed at your site, the command

-

  **info gsasl**

should give you access to the complete manual. As an alternative you may obtain the manual from:

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  **https://www.gnu.org/software/libidn/gsasl/manual/**