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PHP
Beginner
Forms
Read $_POST values
How do I read POST body fields?
$_POST after form submit.
<?php
if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] === 'POST') {
$email = trim((string) ($_POST['email'] ?? ''));
}Notes
Check REQUEST_METHOD before processing.
Keywords: $_POST · post · form
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