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random_int

(PHP 7)

random_intGenerates cryptographically secure pseudo-random integers

Description

int random_int ( int $min , int $max )

Generates cryptographic random integers that are suitable for use where unbiased results are critical, such as when shuffling a deck of cards for a poker game.

The sources of randomness used for this function are as follows:

Note: Although this function was added to PHP in PHP 7.0, a » userland implementation is available for PHP 5.2 to 5.6, inclusive.

Parameters

min

The lowest value to be returned, which must be PHP_INT_MIN or higher.

max

The highest value to be returned, which must be less than or equal to PHP_INT_MAX.

Return Values

Returns a cryptographically secure random integer in the range min to max, inclusive.

Errors/Exceptions

Examples

Example #1 random_int() example

<?php
var_dump
(random_int(100999));
var_dump(random_int(-10000));
?>

The above example will output something similar to:

int(248)
int(-898)

See Also


CSPRNG Functions
PHP Manual