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<ldap_renameldap_sasl_bind>
^LDAP FunctionsLast updated: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

ldap_rename_ext

(PHP 7 >= 7.3.0, PHP 8)

ldap_rename_ext — Modify the name of an entry

Description

function ldap_rename_ext(
    LDAP\Connection $ldap,
    string $dn,
    string $new_rdn,
    string $new_parent,
    bool $delete_old_rdn,
    ?array $controls = null
): LDAP\Result|false

Does the same thing as ldap_rename() but returns an LDAP\Result instance to be parsed with ldap_parse_result().

Parameters

See ldap_rename()

Return Values

Returns an LDAP\Result instance, or false on failure.

Changelog

Version Description
8.1.0 The ldap parameter expects an LDAP\Connection instance now; previously, a valid ldap link resource was expected.
8.1.0 Returns an LDAP\Result instance now; previously, a resource was returned.
8.0.0 controls is nullable now; previously, it defaulted to [].
7.3.0 Support for controls added

See Also


<ldap_renameldap_sasl_bind>
^LDAP FunctionsLast updated: Mon, 26 Oct 2026