How do I encode something in PHP with a key?

Question

I see base64_encode can encode values, but without a key. I need a function that takes a salt and data, encodes it, and can be decoded with the same salt (but if you try to decode it without the salt, it gives you gibberish).

Is there a PHP function for this (can't find it, only modified versions of base64_encode).

EDIT: Found the answer: use mcrypt ciphers

Answer 1

What about taking a look at http://www.php.net/manual/en/book.mcrypt.php