Core Function
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wp_authenticate( mixed $username, mixed $password ) Authenticates a user, confirming the login credentials are valid.
Parameters 2 required
| Name / Type | Description |
|---|---|
| $username string | User's username or email address. Required |
| $password string | User's password. Required |
Return Value
((WP_User)
(WP_User | WP_Error) WP_User object if the credentials are valid,
otherwise WP_Error.
Function Information
Since Version
2.5.0
Source File
wp-includes/pluggable.php
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