PHP&MySQL: Is it possible after running mysql_query with an insert to get the ID of the new row?

Question

Is there a straightforward way to run mysql_query with an insert and get the ID of the new row, for example in the return? Or will I have to do another query with select to check it?

Answer 1

mysql_insert_id()

or

select last_insert_id()

Answer 2

Simply call mysql_insert_id after running mysql_query and you will get the ID.

Answer 3

Try mysql_insert _id()