---
title: startStream
framework: kernel
role: pseudoSymbol
path: kernel/iostream/1809638-startstream
---

# startStream

Start sending data on a stream.

## Declaration

```occ
virtual IOReturn startStream(
 void); 
```

## Return Value

Return Value Returns kIOReturnSuccess if the stream was successfully started.

## Overview

Overview This must be implemented by a subclass.

## See Also

### Stream control

- [getStreamMode](kernel/iostream/1809626-getstreammode.md)
- [setStreamMode](kernel/iostream/1809631-setstreammode.md)
- [stopStream](kernel/iostream/1809642-stopstream.md)
- [suspendStream](kernel/iostream/1809648-suspendstream.md)