generate_csrf_tokenΒΆ

from flask_imp.auth import generate_csrf_token
generate_csrf_token() -> str

Generates a SHA1 using the current date and time.

For use in Cross-Site Request Forgery.

Also used by the flask_imp.security / csrf_protect decorator.

Example:

generate_csrf_token()  # >>> 'a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0k1l2m3n4o5p6q7r8s9t0'