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# SDL_LinuxSetThreadPriority

Sets the UNIX nice value for a thread.

## Header File

Defined in [<SDL3/SDL_system.h>](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_system.h)

## Syntax

```c
int SDL_LinuxSetThreadPriority(Sint64 threadID, int priority);

```

## Function Parameters

|                  |                                           |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **threadID**     | the Unix thread ID to change priority of. |
| **priority**     | The new, Unix-specific, priority value.   |

## Return Value

Returns 0 on success, or -1 on error.

## Remarks

This uses setpriority() if possible, and RealtimeKit if available.

## Version

This function is available since SDL 3.0.0.

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