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 # Utility Functions
 
+This section documents various utility functions that may help
+with application portability. These are not fundamental to NNG
+or Scalability Protocols, but we find them useful for a variety
+of other uses.
+
 - [nng_clock](nng_clock.md)
 - [nng_id_map](nng_id_map.md)
 - [nng_msleep](nng_msleep.md)
+- [nng_random](nng_random.md)
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+# nng_random
+
+## NAME
+
+nng_random --- get random number
+
+## SYNOPSIS
+
+```c
+#include <nng/nng.h>
+
+uint32_t nng_random(void);
+```
+
+## DESCRIPTION
+
+The `nng_random` returns a random number.
+The value returned is suitable for use with cryptographic functions such as
+key generation.
+The value is obtained using platform-specific cryptographically strong random
+number facilities when available.
+
+## RETURN VALUES
+
+Returns a random 32-bit value.