Password::randomAlpha() method

Return a pseudo-random alpha or alphanumeric character

This method may be deprecated at some point, so it is preferable to use the randomLetters() or randomAlnum() methods instead, when you can count on the PW version being 3.0.109 or higher.

Usage

// basic usage
$string = $password->randomAlpha();

// usage with all arguments
$string = $password->randomAlpha(int $qty = 1, bool $alphanumeric = false, array $disallow = []);

Arguments

NameType(s)Description
qty (optional)int

Number of random characters requested

alphanumeric (optional)bool

Specify true to allow digits in return value

disallow (optional)array

Characters that may not be used in return value

Return value

string


Password methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.236

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