wp_nonce_tick() WordPress Function
The wp_nonce_tick() function is used to generate a nonce (number used once) for a user. A nonce is a number that is used once and then expires. This function is used to generate a nonce that will be used for the current user.
wp_nonce_tick() #
Returns the time-dependent variable for nonce creation.
Description
A nonce has a lifespan of two ticks. Nonces in their second tick may be updated, e.g. by autosave.
Return
(float) Float value rounded up to the next highest integer.
Source
File: wp-includes/pluggable.php
function wp_nonce_tick() { /** * Filters the lifespan of nonces in seconds. * * @since 2.5.0 * * @param int $lifespan Lifespan of nonces in seconds. Default 86,400 seconds, or one day. */ $nonce_life = apply_filters( 'nonce_life', DAY_IN_SECONDS ); return ceil( time() / ( $nonce_life / 2 ) ); }
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Changelog
Version | Description |
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2.5.0 | Introduced. |