---
title: "SecKeychainCopyDomainDefault(_:_:)"
framework: security
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "security/seckeychaincopydomaindefault(_:_:)"
---

# SecKeychainCopyDomainDefault(_:_:)

Retrieves the default keychain from a specified preference domain.

## Declaration

```swift
func SecKeychainCopyDomainDefault(_ domain: SecPreferencesDomain, _ keychain: UnsafeMutablePointer<SecKeychain?>) -> OSStatus
```

## Parameters

- `domain`: The preference domain from which you wish to retrieve the default keychain. See doc://com.apple.security/documentation/Security/SecPreferencesDomain for possible domain values.
- `keychain`: On return, a pointer to the keychain object of the default keychain in the specified preference domain.

## Return Value

Return Value A result code. See Security Framework Result Codes.

## Discussion

Discussion A preference domain is a set of security-related preferences, such as the default keychain and the current keychain search list. Use this function if you want to retrieve the default keychain for a specific preference domain. Use the SecKeychainCopyDefault(_:) function if you want the default keychain for the current preference domain. See the SecKeychainSetPreferenceDomain(_:) function for a discussion of current and default preference domains.