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Using Sentry 2, what is the difference between authenticate() and login()?

Using Cartalys Sentry 2, and I can't seem to find any documentation on the difference between the authenticate() and login() methods, nor when to use one versus the other. Any guidance appreciated.

Solution

  • The difference is that authenticate will receive an array of credentials:

    // Login credentials
$credentials = array(
    'email'    => '[email protected]',
    'password' => 'password',
);

// Authenticate the user
$user = Sentry::authenticate($credentials, false);

    And the login method receives an $user object

    // Find the user using the user id
$user = Sentry::findUserById(1);

// Log the user in
Sentry::login($user, false);