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Server - Dynamic Shortcodes

Learn how to use the Server Dynamic Shortcode to access server information in WordPress.

Updated over 6 months ago

The Server Dynamic Shortcode in WordPress allows users to retrieve specific server information efficiently.

Syntax

{server:variable}
  • variable: The name of the server variable you wish to access, corresponding to the keys in the $_SERVER PHP global array.

Examples

  1. Accessing Server Name

    {server:SERVER_NAME}

    This retrieves the server's domain name.

  2. Getting Server Software

    {server:SERVER_SOFTWARE}

    Displays the server software being used (e.g., Apache, Nginx)

  3. Fetching Document Root

    {server:DOCUMENT_ROOT}

    Returns the document root directory under which the current script is executing.

  4. Server Protocol

    {server:SERVER_PROTOCOL}

    Shows the name and revision of the information protocol (e.g., HTTP/1.1).

  5. Remote Address

    {server:REMOTE_ADDR}

    Retrieves the IP address from which the user is viewing the current page

Special Privileges

The Server Dynamic Shortcode must be used within a Power Shortcode.

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