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Server - Dynamic Shortcodes

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

Updated over 11 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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