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# mysql\_thread\_safe

## Syntax

```c
unsigned int mysql_thread_safe(void );
```

## Description

Indicates whether or not the client library is compiled as thread safe. Returns `1` if the client library was compiled as thread safe otherwise zero.

## Return Value

Returns always 1.

{% hint style="info" %}
This function exists for compatibility reasons and returns always 1.
{% endhint %}

## See Also

* [mysql\_thread\_init()](/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_thread_init.md)
* [mysql\_thread\_end()](/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_thread_end.md)

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