Core Function
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sanitize_user( mixed $username, mixed $strict = false ) Sanitizes a username, stripping out unsafe characters.
Parameters 2 required
| Name / Type | Description |
|---|---|
| $username string | The username to be sanitized. Required |
| bool | $strict Optional. If set to true, limits $username to specific characters. Default false. Required |
Return Value
(string)
The sanitized username, after passing through filters.
Function Information
Since Version
2.0.0
Source File
wp-includes/formatting.php
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