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@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Another algorithm name is supported: ```` This will use the strongest algorithm available to PHP at the current time. Presently, this is the same as specifying `PASSWORD_BCRYPT`. But in future versions of PHP, it may be updated to use a stronger algorithm if one is introduced. It can also be changed if a problem is identified with the BCRYPT algorithm. Note that if you use this option, you are **strongly** encouraged to store it in a `VARCHAR(255)` column to avoid truncation issues if a future algorithm increases the length of the generated hash. -It is very important that you should check the return value of `password_hash` prior to storing it, because a `false` may be returned if it encountered an error. +It is very important that you should check the return value of `password_hash` prior to storing it, because `false` or `null` may be returned if it encountered an error. **Verifying Password Hashes** |