WireInputDataCookie::get() method

Get a cookie value

Gets a previously set cookie value or null if cookie not present or expired. Cookies are a type of user input, so always sanitize (and validate where appropriate) any values.

Available since version 3.0.141. You can also get directly or use __get(), both of which are compatible with all versions

Example

$val = $input->cookie->foo;
$val = $input->cookie->get('foo'); // same as above
$val = $input->cookie->text('foo'); // get and use text sanitizer

Usage

// basic usage
$string = $wireInputDataCookie->get(string $key);

// usage with all arguments
$string = $wireInputDataCookie->get(string $key, $options = []);

Arguments

NameType(s)Description
keystring

Name of cookie to get

options (optional)array, int, string

Options not currently used, but available for descending classes or future use

Return value

string int float array null

$value


WireInputDataCookie methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.236

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