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# nng_close(3)

## NAME

nng_close --- close socket

## SYNOPSIS

```c
#include <nng/nng.h>

int nng_close(nng_socket s);
```

## DESCRIPTION

The `nng_close()` function closes the supplied socket, _s_.
Messages that have been submitted for sending may be flushed or delivered,
depending upon the transport.

Further attempts to use the socket after this call returns will result
in `NNG_ECLOSED`.
Threads waiting for operations on the socket when this
call is executed may also return with an `NNG_ECLOSED` result.

> [!NOTE]
> Closing the socket while data is in transmission will likely lead to loss
> of that data.
> There is no automatic linger or flush to ensure that the socket send buffers
> have completely transmitted.
> It is recommended to wait a brief period after calling
> [`nng_send()`](nng_send.md) or similar functions, before calling this
> function.

## RETURN VALUES

This function returns 0 on success, and non-zero otherwise.

## ERRORS

- `NNG_ECLOSED`: The socket _s_ is already closed or was never opened.

## SEE ALSO

[nng_socket](nng_socket.md)