imap_uid

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imap_uid - This function returns the UID for the given message sequence number
Manual

imap_uid( IMAP\Connection$imap, int$message_num ): int|false

This function returns the UID for the given message sequence number. An UID is a unique identifier that will not change over time while a message sequence number may change whenever the content of the mailbox changes.

This function is the inverse of imap_msgno.

Parameters

imap

An IMAP\Connection instance.

message_num

The message number.

Return Values

The UID of the given message.

Notes

Note:

This function is not supported by POP3 mailboxes.

Changelog

Version Description
8.1.0 The imap parameter expects an IMAP\Connection instance now; previously, a resource was expected.

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