---
name: "path_put"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-4.9"
version: "4.9.228-1"
release: "Debian 9 (Stretch)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/path_put"
---

# path\_put(9)

put a reference to a path

## NAME

path\_put - put a reference to a path

## SYNOPSIS

**void path\_put(const struct path \*** *path***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*path*

path to put the reference to

## DESCRIPTION

Given a path decrement the reference count to the dentry and the vfsmount.

## COPYRIGHT