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I added a new attribute/column on my register form for an id number/social security number....... now bare in mind this is a 13 digit number and it gives me this error....... Please Assist.My Model My DB Design

Aaroni
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Whilst it is a social security 'number', in this case it should probably be treated as a string. Numbers are more suited to things you calculate with. In your case it is a 'unique identifier' and you will never (for example), divide it by 2, or average several SSNs together (hopefully).

Neil
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