# mysql\_close

## Syntax

```c
void mysql_close(MYSQL * mysql);
```

`mysql` - mysql handle, which was previously allocated by [mysql\_init()](https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_init) or [mysql\_real\_connect()](https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_real_connect).

## Description

Closes a previously opened connection.

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