# std::future<T>::share

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std::shared_future<T> share() noexcept; |  |

Transfers the shared state of *this, if any, to a std::shared_future object. Multiple std::shared_future objects may reference the same shared state, which is not possible with std::future.

After calling `share` on a std::future, valid() == false.

### Parameters

(none)

### Return value

A std::shared_future object containing the shared state previously held by *this, if any, constructed as if by std::shared_future<T>(std::move(*this)).

### Example

| This section is incomplete Reason: no example

### Defect reports

The following behavior-changing defect reports were applied retroactively to previously published C++ standards.

DR | Applied to | Behavior as published | Correct behavior
--- | --- | --- | ---
LWG 2556 | C++11 | `share()` requires `valid()` to be `true` | requirement removed and made `noexcept`

### See also

shared_future (C++11) | waits for a value (possibly referenced by other futures) that is set asynchronously (class template)

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