# gss_inquire_name(_:_:_:_:_:) Returns information about a name. ``` func gss_inquire_name(_ minor_status: UnsafeMutablePointer, _ input_name: gss_name_t, _ name_is_MN: UnsafeMutablePointer, _ MN_mech: UnsafeMutablePointer?, _ attrs: UnsafeMutablePointer?) -> OM_uint32 ``` ## Parameters `minor_status` A pointer to the secondary status result that provides additional information in case of failure. `input_name` The name to examine. `name_is_MN` A pointer the function uses to return a status flag indicating whether or not the name is a mechanism name. The value is non-zero if it is a mechanism name. `MN_mech` A pointer the function uses to return an object identifier indicating the first mechanism found to support the name. `attrs` A pointer the function uses to return an attributes buffer. ## Return Value A status code set to [`GSS_S_COMPLETE`](/documentation/GSS/GSS_S_COMPLETE) on success. See [Function Status](/documentation/GSS/function-status) for a complete enumeration of status outputs. ## Discussion --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)