[RESOLVED] MySql PASSWORD() or md5()

[msimonds]

Which is better?

Which is used more frequently?

I am writing my first small CMS for a school and want to know which one is the choice or correct for me to use

Hope this makes sense

TIA

Mike

[konrad]

Here is a note from MySQL manual :

Note: The PASSWORD() function is used by the authentication system in MySQL Server; you should not use it in your own applications. For that purpose, consider MD5() or SHA1() instead. Also see RFC 2195, section 2 (Challenge-Response Authentication Mechanism (CRAM)), for more information about handling passwords and authentication securely in your applications.

[msimonds]

Thanks konrad I appreciate it, that points me in the right direction!!!