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Function Reference/wp verify nonce

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Description

Verify that correct nonce was used with time limit.

Parameters

$nonce
(string) (required) Nonce that was used in the form to verify.
Default: None
$action
(string) (int) Should give context to what is taking place and be the same when nonce was created.
Default: -1

Returns

  • @return bool Whether the nonce check passed or failed.

Example

<?php $nonce= wp_create_nonce  ('my-nonce'); ?>
<a href='myplugin.php?_wpnonce=<?php echo $nonce ?>'> ...

<?php 
$nonce=$_REQUEST['_wpnonce'];
if (! wp_verify_nonce($nonce, 'my-nonce') ) die('Security check'); 
?>

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