Name

cygwin_set_impersonation_token

Synopsis

#include <sys/cygwin.h>

void cygwin_set_impersonation_token(const HANDLE token);

Description

Use this function to enable the token given as parameter as impersonation token for the next call to setuid or seteuid. Use cygwin_set_impersonation_token together with cygwin_logon_user to impersonate users using password authentication.

See also

See also the chapter Switching the user context in the Cygwin User's guide.

See also cygwin_logon_user