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# SDL_GetGamepadInstanceMapping

Get the mapping of a gamepad.

## Header File

Defined in [SDL_gamepad.h](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_gamepad.h), but apps should use `#include <SDL3/SDL.h>`

## Syntax

```c
char* SDL_GetGamepadInstanceMapping(SDL_JoystickID instance_id);

```

## Function Parameters

|                     |                          |
| ------------------- | ------------------------ |
| **instance_id**     | the joystick instance ID |

## Return Value

Returns the mapping string. Must be freed with [SDL_free](SDL_free)().
Returns NULL if no mapping is available.

## Remarks

This can be called before any gamepads are opened.

## Version

This function is available since SDL 3.0.0.

## See Also

* [SDL_GetGamepads](SDL_GetGamepads)
* [SDL_GetGamepadMapping](SDL_GetGamepadMapping)

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