---
title: nw_retain
framework: network
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: network/nw_retain
---

# nw_retain

Adds a reference count to a Network.framework object.

## Declaration

```occ
void *nw_retain(void *obj);
```

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [os_retain](os/os_retain-c.func.md)

### Memory Management

- [nw_release](network/nw_release.md)
- [nw_object_t](network/nw_object_t.md)