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A masked password input field for sensitive data like API keys, tokens, or credentials.
Example Usage #
sample-plugin.php
array(
'id' => 'api_key',
'title' => 'API Key',
'desc' => 'Your secure API key for authentication',
'type' => 'password',
'placeholder' => '************',
'value' => get_option( 'api_key' ),
),Properties #
- id (required) – Unique identifier for the field
- title (required) – Label displayed above the field
- desc (optional) – Help text shown below the field
- type (required) – Must be
'password' - placeholder (optional) – Placeholder text (typically asterisks)
- value (optional) – Current saved value (will be masked in the UI)
Notes #
Values are masked with dots/asterisks in the interface but stored as plain text in the database. Consider using WordPress encryption functions for highly sensitive data.
