---
name: "pskc_global_init"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "oath-toolkit"
version: "2.6.15-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/pskc_global_init"
---

# pskc\_global\_init(3)

API function

## NAME

pskc\_global\_init - API function

## SYNOPSIS

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

**int pskc\_global\_init(** *void***);**

## ARGUMENTS

- void

  ## DESCRIPTION

This function initializes the PSKC library.  Every user of this library needs to call this function before using other functions. You should call **pskc\_global\_done()** when use of the PSKC library is no longer needed.

## RETURNS

On success, **PSKC\_OK** (zero) is returned, otherwise an error code is returned.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to \<oath-toolkit-help@nongnu.org\>. libpskc home page: https://oath-toolkit.codeberg.page/ General help using GNU software: http://www.gnu.org/gethelp/

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2009-2026 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.