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When an auth cookie is passed by a user it’s validated by the wp_validate_auth_cookie() function before providing any access to the requestor. Here are some of the key elements of that function. First, notice how the expiration value passed in the cookie is checked to see if it is less than the current date.
Home / APIs / wp_set_auth_cookie () – Sets the authentication cookies based on user ID. Sets the authentication cookies based on user ID. The $remember parameter increases the time that the cookie will be kept. The default the cookie is kept without remembering is two days. When $remember is set, the cookies will be kept for 14 days or two weeks.
Do you need a session for a WordPress Cookie?
Unlike many other web applications, WordPress does not employ session management so this authentication check is wholly dependent upon the valid construct of the auth cookie and does not require a corresponding user session.
What is the expiration date of a WordPress Cookie?
The expiration value is a UNIX timestamp that is set when the cookie is created in wp_set_auth_cookie and defaults to 2 days (defined in pluggable.php ). Here’s the default timestamp that was generated for this demo cookie.
Where do I find the WordPress logged in Cookie?
On login, WordPress uses the wordpress_ [hash] cookie to store your authentication details. Its use is limited to the Administration Screen area, /wp-admin/. After login, WordPress sets the wordpress_logged_in_ [hash] cookie, which indicates when you’re logged in, and who you are, for most interface use. WordPress also sets a few wp-settings-
How long are the cookies kept in WordPress?
When $remember is set, the cookies will be kept for 14 days or two weeks. (int) (Required) User ID. (bool) (Optional) Whether to remember the user.