---
name: "nng_recv_aio"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libnng-dev"
version: "1.10.1-2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/nng_recv_aio"
---

# nng\_recv\_aio(3)

receive message asynchronously

## NAME

nng\_recv\_aio - receive message asynchronously

## SYNOPSIS

```
#include <nng/nng.h>
void nng_recv_aio(nng_socket s, nng_aio *aio);
```

## DESCRIPTION

The `nng_recv_aio()` receives a message using the socket *s* asynchronously.

When a message is successfully received by the socket, it is stored in the *aio* by an internal call equivalent to `nng_aio_set_msg()`, then the completion callback on the *aio* is executed. In this case, `nng_aio_result()` will return zero. The callback function is responsible for retrieving the message and disposing of it appropriately.

**Important**\

Failing to accept and dispose of messages in this case can lead to memory leaks.

If for some reason the asynchronous receive cannot be completed successfully (including by being canceled or timing out), then the callback will still be executed, but `nng_aio_result()` will be non-zero.

**Note**\

The semantics of what receiving a message means varies from protocol to protocol, so examination of the protocol documentation is encouraged. (For example, with a *pub* socket the data is broadcast, so that any peers who have a suitable subscription will be able to receive it using `nng_recv()` or a similar function.) Furthermore, some protocols may not support receiving (such as *pub*) or may require other conditions. (For example, *req* sockets cannot normally receive data, which are replies to requests, until they have first sent a request.)

## RETURN VALUES

None.  (The operation completes asynchronously.)

## ERRORS

`NNG_ECANCELED`

The operation was aborted.

`NNG_ECLOSED`

The socket *s* is not open.

`NNG_ENOMEM`

Insufficient memory is available.

`NNG_ENOTSUP`

The protocol for socket *s* does not support receiving.

`NNG_ESTATE`

The socket *s* cannot receive data in this state.

`NNG_ETIMEDOUT`

The receive timeout expired.

## SEE ALSO

[nng\_aio\_get\_msg(3)](/nng_aio_get_msg/3.md), [nng\_aio\_set\_msg(3)](/nng_aio_set_msg/3.md), [nng\_msg\_alloc(3)](/nng_msg_alloc/3.md), [nng\_strerror(3)](/nng_strerror/3.md), [nng\_aio(5)](/nng_aio/5.md), [nng\_msg(5)](/nng_msg/5.md), [nng\_socket(5)](/nng_socket/5.md), [nng(7)](/nng/7.md)