- NAME
- SYNOPSIS
- DESCRIPTION
- NOTES
- RETURN VALUES
- SEE ALSO

# NAME

SSL_rstate_string, SSL_rstate_string_long - get textual description of state of an SSL object during read operation

# SYNOPSIS

     #include <openssl/ssl.h>

     const char *SSL_rstate_string(SSL *ssl);
     const char *SSL_rstate_string_long(SSL *ssl);

# DESCRIPTION

`SSL_rstate_string()` returns a 2 letter string indicating the current read state of the SSL object ssl.

`SSL_rstate_string_long()` returns a string indicating the current read state of the SSL object ssl.

# NOTES

When performing a read operation, the SSL/TLS engine must parse the record, consisting of header and body. When working in a blocking environment, SSL_rstate_string[_long]() should always return "RD"/"read done".

This function should only seldom be needed in applications.

# RETURN VALUES

`SSL_rstate_string()` and `SSL_rstate_string_long()` can return the following values:

"RH"/"read header"

  The header of the record is being evaluated.

"RB"/"read body"

  The body of the record is being evaluated.

"RD"/"read done"

  The record has been completely processed.

"unknown"/"unknown"

  The read state is unknown. This should never happen.

# SEE ALSO

ssl