PHP gethostbyname() Function
Example
A gethostbyname() example:
<?php
$ip = gethostbyname("www.w3schools.com");
echo $ip;
?>
Definition and Usage
The gethostbyname() function returns the IPv4 address for a given domain/host name.
Syntax
gethostbyname(hostname)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| hostname | Required. Specifies a hostname (like "www.w3schools.com") |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The IPv4 address on success. The hostname on failure. |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
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