openssl_decrypt()

openssl_decrypt - Decrypts data

Syntax

string openssl_decrypt (string $data, string $method, string $password, string $raw_input)

Arguments

• data - The data.
• method - The cipher method.
• password - The password.
• raw_input - Setting to TRUE will take a raw encoded string, otherwise a base64 string is assumed for the data parameter.

Description

Takes a raw or base64 encoded string and decrypts it using a given method and key.

Version

PHP 5.3.0

Return value

The decrypted string on success or FALSE on failure.