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Random String

Can be used for unique tracking IDs, passwords, etc...

<?php
 function generateRandomString()
    {

    $list = "0123456789AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMm0123456789NnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwXxYyZz0123456789"; // The random characters to choose from
    $key = '';
    $length = 10; // Length you want the string to be

     for($i=0;$i<$length;$i++)
     {
     $key .= $list{rand(0,strlen($list)-1)};
     }

    return $key;

    }
?>

Change the characters to choose from and the length of the string as you see fit.

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