---
title: vfs_setmaxsymlen
framework: Kernel
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
platforms: [macOS 10.4+]
path: kernel/1523316-vfs_setmaxsymlen
---

# vfs_setmaxsymlen

Set the maximum length of a symbolic link on a filesystem.

## Declaration

```occ
void vfs_setmaxsymlen(mount_t mp, uint32_t symlen);
```

## Parameters

- `mp`: Mount on which to set symlink length cap.
- `symlen`: Length to set.

## Return Value

Return Value Max symlink length.