# Can a function in base contract have "onlyInitializing" modifier and a derived contract have "reinitialilzer" modifier in its initialize function? **URL:** \ **Category:** Smart Contracts\ **Tags:** openzeppelin-contracts\ **Created:** [January 6, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/can-a-function-in-base-contract-have-onlyinitializing-modifier-and-a-derived-contract-have-reinitialilzer-modifier-in-its-initialize-function/39135 "2024-01-06T16:47:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tibas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3ec8ea/32.png) [@tibas](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/u/tibas)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/can-a-function-in-base-contract-have-onlyinitializing-modifier-and-a-derived-contract-have-reinitialilzer-modifier-in-its-initialize-function/39135/1 "2024-01-06T16:47:25Z")
Can a function in base contract have "onlyInitializing" modifier and a child contract have "reinitialilzer" modifier in its initialize function? The child contract initialize function calls the base function with the "onlyInitializing" modifier. ---
**Author:** ![barakman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.openzeppelin.com/barakman/32/855_2.png) [@barakman](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/u/barakman)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/can-a-function-in-base-contract-have-onlyinitializing-modifier-and-a-derived-contract-have-reinitialilzer-modifier-in-its-initialize-function/39135/2 "2024-01-06T17:03:48Z")
You should add a short snippet of code serving as an example of what you mean. It would make it a lot easier to understand what you're asking, as well as to refer to your question when answering it. Also, assuming that you've actually tried it before asking - where exactly did you encounter a problem - during compilation, or during runtime (i.e., an actual transaction)? ---
**Author:** ![ernestognw](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.openzeppelin.com/ernestognw/32/18576_2.png) [@ernestognw](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/u/ernestognw)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/can-a-function-in-base-contract-have-onlyinitializing-modifier-and-a-derived-contract-have-reinitialilzer-modifier-in-its-initialize-function/39135/3 "2024-01-08T15:30:53Z")
I'm closing because I don't feel comfortable answering questions about Initializable without knowing exactly what's going on with the code. Next time please attach a code example or something we can use to help. > [@How do I ask a good question?](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/how-do-i-ask-a-good-question/9375): > > If you were redirected here, your post did not meet quality standards. Please review this page and edit or create a new topic according to the guidelines. Asking good questions is important in this community. It will improve your chances of getting an answer from the OpenZeppelin team or community members, and of finding out how to solve your problem. Users are expected to put in a minimum level of effort. Topics will be closed unanswered if moderators consider that this was not the case. Re… ---
**Author:** ![ernestognw](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.openzeppelin.com/ernestognw/32/18576_2.png) [@ernestognw](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/u/ernestognw)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.openzeppelin.com/t/can-a-function-in-base-contract-have-onlyinitializing-modifier-and-a-derived-contract-have-reinitialilzer-modifier-in-its-initialize-function/39135/4 "2024-01-08T15:30:57Z")
Closed on January 8, 2024, 3:30pm UTC