auth_cookie WordPress Filter Hook
The auth_cookie hook is used to encrypt and set the authentication cookie for a user. This is typically used when a user logs in or registers for an account on a website. The encryption method used is determined by the WordPress secret key.
apply_filters( 'auth_cookie', string $cookie , int $user_id , int $expiration , string $scheme , string $token ) #
Filters the authentication cookie.
Parameters
- $cookie
(string)Authentication cookie.
- $user_id
(int)User ID.
- $expiration
(int)The time the cookie expires as a UNIX timestamp.
- $scheme
(string)Cookie scheme used. Accepts 'auth', 'secure_auth', or 'logged_in'.
- $token
(string)User's session token used.
Source
Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 4.0.0 | The $token parameter was added. |
| 2.5.0 | Introduced. |