---
title: GetClassName
framework: driverkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: driverkit/osmetaclassbase/getclassname-50b5y
---

# GetClassName

Returns the name of the class given an OSObject pointer.

## Declaration

```occ
const char * GetClassName();
```

## Return Value

Return Value C-string class name, valid while the object is retained.

## See Also

### Getting Meta Information

- [IsRemote](driverkit/osmetaclassbase/isremote.md)
- [GetClass](driverkit/osmetaclassbase/getclass.md)
- [getMetaClass](driverkit/osmetaclassbase/getmetaclass.md)