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CSRFGenerateToken
Last update:
May 18, 2026
Description
Provides a random token and stores it in the session. You can also provide a specific key to store in the session.
Returns
Token
Category
Display and formatting functions
Syntax
CSRFGenerateToken([key] [,forceNew])
See also
History
ColdFusion 10: Added this function.
Parameters
Parameter | Required\Optional | Description |
key | optional | A random token is generated based on the key provided. This key is stored in the session. |
forceNew | optional | If set to true, a new token is generated every time the method is called. If false, in case a token exists for the key, the same key is returned. |
Usage
Use this function to create a random token and store it in the session.
Example
<cfset csrfToken=CSRFGenerateToken() />
<cfform method="post" action="sayHello.cfm">
<cfinput name="userName" type="text" >
<cfinput name="token" value="#csrfToken#" type="hidden" >
<cfinput name="submit" value="Say Hello!!" type="submit" >
</cfform>
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