diff --git a/include/linux/regulator/driver.h b/include/linux/regulator/driver.h
index 01d26244a610..1392022fe509 100644
--- a/include/linux/regulator/driver.h
+++ b/include/linux/regulator/driver.h
@@ -93,6 +93,9 @@ struct regulator_linear_range {
  * @get_current_limit: Get the configured limit for a current-limited regulator.
  * @set_input_current_limit: Configure an input limit.
  *
+ * @set_over_current_protection: Support capability of automatically shutting
+ *                               down when detecting an over current event.
+ *
  * @set_active_discharge: Set active discharge enable/disable of regulators.
  *
  * @set_mode: Set the configured operating mode for the regulator.
diff --git a/include/linux/regulator/machine.h b/include/linux/regulator/machine.h
index 5d627c83a630..ad3e5158e586 100644
--- a/include/linux/regulator/machine.h
+++ b/include/linux/regulator/machine.h
@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ struct regulator_state {
  * @ramp_disable: Disable ramp delay when initialising or when setting voltage.
  * @soft_start: Enable soft start so that voltage ramps slowly.
  * @pull_down: Enable pull down when regulator is disabled.
+ * @over_current_protection: Auto disable on over current event.
  *
  * @input_uV: Input voltage for regulator when supplied by another regulator.
  *