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session_encode

(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8)

session_encode — Encodes the current session data as a session encoded string

Description

function session_encode(): string|false

session_encode() returns a serialized string of the contents of the current session data stored in the $_SESSION superglobal.

By default, the serialization method used is internal to PHP, and is not the same as serialize(). The serialization method can be set using session.serialize_handler.

Parameters

This function has no parameters.

Return Values

Returns the contents of the current session encoded, or false on failure.

Notes

Warning

Must call session_start() before using session_encode().

See Also


<session_destroysession_gc>
^Session FunctionsLast updated: Mon, 26 Oct 2026