# NCryptFreeObject with Key storage provider (KSP)
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The `NCryptFreeObject` function releases provider or key handle from the Key Storage Provider (KSP).

## Parameters
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 `hObject` [in]   
 The handle of the object to release. You can use:  
+ A provider handle (`NCRYPT_PROV_HANDLE`)
+ A key handle (`NCRYPT_KEY_HANDLE`)

## Return Value
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The function returns a status code to indicate success or failure.

Common return codes include:


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| Return code | Description | 
| --- | --- | 
|  ERROR\$1SUCCESS  |  The operation completed successfully.  | 
|  NTE\$1INVALID\$1HANDLE  |  The handle in `hObject` is not valid.  |