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PHP mt_rand() Function

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Example

Generate random numbers:

<?php
echo(mt_rand() . "<br>");
echo(mt_rand() . "<br>");
echo(mt_rand(10,100));
?>
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Definition and Usage

The mt_rand() function generates a random integer using the Mersenne Twister algorithm.

Example tip: If you want a random integer between 10 and 100 (inclusive), use mt_rand (10,100).


Syntax

mt_rand();

or

mt_rand(min,max);

Parameter Values

Parameter Description
min Optional. Specifies the lowest number to return. Default is 0
max Optional. Specifies the highest number to return. Default is mt_getrandmax()

Technical Details

Return Value: A random integer between min (or 0) and max (or mt_getrandmax() inclusive). Returns FALSE if max < min
Return Type: Integer
PHP Version: 4+
PHP Changelog: PHP 7.1: rand() has been an alias of mt_rand()
PHP 5.3.4: Issues an E_WARNING and returns FALSE if max < min.
PHP 4.2.0: Random number generator is seeded automatically.

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