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mvSQL Runtime Function - RANDOMBYTES()

Summary

Generates random bytes on the server, and returns them as a hex string

Syntax

randombytes(<n>)

Parameters

numeric

number of random bytes to generate

Returns

string

returns a string of hex encoded bytes

Remarks

Keep in mind 1 byte in hex is 2 characters long

Examples

randombytes(1)

Returns (something random such as):

AF

randombytes(10)

Returns (something random such as):

E01EBBB13BE6243521C6