Core Function
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check_admin_referer( mixed $action = -1, mixed $query_arg = '_wpnonce' ) Ensures intent by verifying that a user was referred from another admin page with the correct security nonce.
Parameters 1 required
| Name / Type | Description |
|---|---|
| (int | | string) $action The nonce action. Required |
| $query_arg string | Optional. Key to check for nonce in `$_REQUEST`. Default '_wpnonce'. |
Return Value
((int)
(int | false) 1 if the nonce is valid and generated between 0-12 hours ago,
2 if the nonce is valid and generated between 12-24 hours ago.
False if the nonce is invalid.
Function Information
Since Version
1.2.0
Source File
wp-includes/pluggable.php
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