$user->validatePassword()
Compares the given password with the stored one
$user->validatePassword(string|null $password = null): boolParameters
| Name | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|
| $password | stringornull |
null
|
Return type
bool
This method modifies the existing $user object it is applied to and returns it again.
Exceptions
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
Kirby\Exception\NotFoundException |
If the user has no password |
Kirby\Exception\InvalidArgumentException |
If the entered password is not valid or does not match the user password |