# mysql\_escape\_string

## Syntax

```c
unsigned long mysql_escape_string(char * to,
                                  const char * from,
                                  unsigned long);
```

## Description

Escapes a string using the default character set.

{% hint style="danger" %}
This function is deprecated and will be discontinued. Please use [mysql\_real\_escape\_string()](https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_real_escape_string) instead.
{% endhint %}

## See also

* [mysql\_real\_escape\_string()](https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_real_escape_string)

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