How to use PHP to make MD5 encrypted passwords for htpasswd?

Gary_King

How can I use PHP to make MD5 encrypted passwords for htpasswd? Like for example, make a simple form, where I can input my password, and then click on "Submit", and have PHP convert it using MD5 encryption, and automatically place it into the .htpasswd file.

Thanks in advance!
Blak n Wite

Bunkermaster

well your question holds the answer... What exactly can't you do?

Gary_King

I don't know how to make a form that converts text into MD5 encrypted passwords.

WinterDragon

After submiting a form just lets say the text area's name was "password" so the variable would be $password

do this...


$encryptedPW = md5($password);

echo $encryptedPW;

#also after grabbing pws from files, you would md5 that password as well, and then test out the 2 md5'ed passwords and see if they match, if they do, then the pw is correct, else its screwed up.

Gary_King

Originally posted by WinterDragon
After submiting a form just lets say the text area's name was "password" so the variable would be $password

do this...
$encryptedPW = md5($password);

echo $encryptedPW;

#also after grabbing pws from files, you would md5 that password as well, and then test out the 2 md5'ed passwords and see if they match, if they do, then the pw is correct, else its screwed up.
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Alright thanks, I didn't even know that there was an md5 function :rolleyes:

skizzay

You're not being too clear as to what exactly you want to do. Please be more specific as to what your problem is.

To get the MD5 hash, use:
string mhash(int hash, string data)

Example:

$MD5_hash = mhash(MHASH_MD5, "Password");
print "The MD5 hash for \"Password\" is '$MD5_hash'.";

If you're not sure how to make a form, review basic HTML regarding forms. Then use PHP to apply it to your form. (Don't take this as being rude, but you must learn to walk before you can run). When you figured out how forms work and you're still having problems, resubmit your problem. 😃

Gary_King

I must first download mhash from http://mhash.sourceforge.net/ before I can use the function mhash(), right? I get the following when I try to use mhash():

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: mhash() in C:\mhash.php on line [i]xx[/i]

skizzay

I cannot remember the exact website where you would get it. Search for it.

But yes, you would have to download and install it. It also gives you the ability to do other forms of hashing, such as SHA1 and GOST.