# mysql\_get\_client\_version

## Syntax

```c
unsigned long mysql_get_client_version(void);
```

## Description

Returns a number representing the client library version.

{% hint style="info" %}
To obtain a string containing the client library version use the [mysql\_get\_client\_info()](https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_get_client_info) function.
{% endhint %}

## See also

* [mysql\_get\_client\_info()](https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c/api-functions/mysql_get_client_info)

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