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What is user_activation_key in wordpress
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I am new to WordPress and wish to know what is the user_activation_key in the wp_users table? It's like a string of digit with an encrypted code (similar to the password). Why some of the user do not have one.
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I am new to WordPress and wish to know what is the user_activation_key in the wp_users table? It's like a string of digit with an encrypted code (similar to the password). Why some of the user do not have one.
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I think it is only created if a user gets sent an email upon creation or when they request a password reset.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:23
@AkashAgrawal You mean after the user create the account or reset the password (each reset will generate a new one?), it will no longer be used. Does it have any additional use?
– Xiaojun Chen
Sep 1 '16 at 5:32
Well, am not sure about the additional use. Yes, whenever a user reset the password this key gets generated or say whenever user reset and gets mail.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:35
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I am new to WordPress and wish to know what is the user_activation_key in the wp_users table? It's like a string of digit with an encrypted code (similar to the password). Why some of the user do not have one.
wordpress
asked Sep 1 '16 at 5:03
Xiaojun ChenXiaojun Chen
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I am new to WordPress and wish to know what is the user_activation_key in the wp_users table? It's like a string of digit with an encrypted code (similar to the password). Why some of the user do not have one.
wordpress
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asked Sep 1 '16 at 5:03
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I think it is only created if a user gets sent an email upon creation or when they request a password reset.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:23
@AkashAgrawal You mean after the user create the account or reset the password (each reset will generate a new one?), it will no longer be used. Does it have any additional use?
– Xiaojun Chen
Sep 1 '16 at 5:32
Well, am not sure about the additional use. Yes, whenever a user reset the password this key gets generated or say whenever user reset and gets mail.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:35
add a comment |
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I think it is only created if a user gets sent an email upon creation or when they request a password reset.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:23
@AkashAgrawal You mean after the user create the account or reset the password (each reset will generate a new one?), it will no longer be used. Does it have any additional use?
– Xiaojun Chen
Sep 1 '16 at 5:32
Well, am not sure about the additional use. Yes, whenever a user reset the password this key gets generated or say whenever user reset and gets mail.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:35
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I think it is only created if a user gets sent an email upon creation or when they request a password reset.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:23
I think it is only created if a user gets sent an email upon creation or when they request a password reset.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:23
@AkashAgrawal You mean after the user create the account or reset the password (each reset will generate a new one?), it will no longer be used. Does it have any additional use?
– Xiaojun Chen
Sep 1 '16 at 5:32
@AkashAgrawal You mean after the user create the account or reset the password (each reset will generate a new one?), it will no longer be used. Does it have any additional use?
– Xiaojun Chen
Sep 1 '16 at 5:32
Well, am not sure about the additional use. Yes, whenever a user reset the password this key gets generated or say whenever user reset and gets mail.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:35
Well, am not sure about the additional use. Yes, whenever a user reset the password this key gets generated or say whenever user reset and gets mail.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:35
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user_activation_key is one of those keys that WordPress uses for authenticity of a Reset Password request. And you won't find it anywhere else in WordPress.
So, when you are saying this key is empty for some users, the reason is those users have not requested a password reset.
When a password reset is requested a temporary key is generated called check_password_reset_key and sent via email for the reset process.
When the user goes to the generated link, this key is directly compared with user_activation_key. If both keys don't match then it is considered to be an Invalid Request. Otherwise it proceeds and the user will be allowed to enter a new password for his account.
If you want to understand how it works with more details, you can check the wordpress documentation.
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user_activation_key is one of those keys that WordPress uses for authenticity of a Reset Password request. And you won't find it anywhere else in WordPress.
So, when you are saying this key is empty for some users, the reason is those users have not requested a password reset.
When a password reset is requested a temporary key is generated called check_password_reset_key and sent via email for the reset process.
When the user goes to the generated link, this key is directly compared with user_activation_key. If both keys don't match then it is considered to be an Invalid Request. Otherwise it proceeds and the user will be allowed to enter a new password for his account.
If you want to understand how it works with more details, you can check the wordpress documentation.
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user_activation_key is one of those keys that WordPress uses for authenticity of a Reset Password request. And you won't find it anywhere else in WordPress.
So, when you are saying this key is empty for some users, the reason is those users have not requested a password reset.
When a password reset is requested a temporary key is generated called check_password_reset_key and sent via email for the reset process.
When the user goes to the generated link, this key is directly compared with user_activation_key. If both keys don't match then it is considered to be an Invalid Request. Otherwise it proceeds and the user will be allowed to enter a new password for his account.
If you want to understand how it works with more details, you can check the wordpress documentation.
answered Nov 24 '17 at 3:34
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user_activation_key is one of those keys that WordPress uses for authenticity of a Reset Password request. And you won't find it anywhere else in WordPress.
So, when you are saying this key is empty for some users, the reason is those users have not requested a password reset.
When a password reset is requested a temporary key is generated called check_password_reset_key and sent via email for the reset process.
When the user goes to the generated link, this key is directly compared with user_activation_key. If both keys don't match then it is considered to be an Invalid Request. Otherwise it proceeds and the user will be allowed to enter a new password for his account.
If you want to understand how it works with more details, you can check the wordpress documentation.
answered Nov 24 '17 at 3:34
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user_activation_key is one of those keys that WordPress uses for authenticity of a Reset Password request. And you won't find it anywhere else in WordPress.
So, when you are saying this key is empty for some users, the reason is those users have not requested a password reset.
When a password reset is requested a temporary key is generated called check_password_reset_key and sent via email for the reset process.
When the user goes to the generated link, this key is directly compared with user_activation_key. If both keys don't match then it is considered to be an Invalid Request. Otherwise it proceeds and the user will be allowed to enter a new password for his account.
If you want to understand how it works with more details, you can check the wordpress documentation.
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I think it is only created if a user gets sent an email upon creation or when they request a password reset.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:23
@AkashAgrawal You mean after the user create the account or reset the password (each reset will generate a new one?), it will no longer be used. Does it have any additional use?
– Xiaojun Chen
Sep 1 '16 at 5:32
Well, am not sure about the additional use. Yes, whenever a user reset the password this key gets generated or say whenever user reset and gets mail.
– Akash Agrawal
Sep 1 '16 at 5:35