PHP script to check cookie existence and display a message

Last update on April 16 2025 12:53:09 (UTC/GMT +8 hours)

8. Check for "visited" Cookie

Write a PHP script to check if a cookie named "visited" exists. If it does, display a welcome message; otherwise, display a default message.

Sample Solution:

PHP Code :

<?php
$cookieName = "visited";

if (isset($_COOKIE[$cookieName])) {
    echo "Welcome back! You have visited before.";
} else {
    echo "Welcome! This is your first visit.";
}

?>

Sample Output:

Welcome! This is your first visit.

Flowchart:

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

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Write a PHP function that checks the existence of "visited" and sets it if not present, then outputs a different message based on its state.
Write a PHP program to conditionally display a welcome back message if the "visited" cookie is found, otherwise greet a new visitor.
Write a PHP script to check for the "visited" cookie, update its expiration, and display a status message accordingly.

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