PHP fileowner() Function
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Return the user ID (owner) of "test.txt":
<?php
echo fileowner("test.txt");
?>
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Definition and Usage
The fileowner() function returns the user ID (owner) of the specified file.
Tip: Use posix_getpwuid() to convert the user ID to a user name.
Note: The result of this function is cached. Use clearstatcache() to clear the cache.
Syntax
fileowner(filename)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| filename | Required. Specifies the path to the file to check |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The user ID of the owner of the file on success, FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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