Password Encryption Utility
Encrypt passwords using DES, MD5, or SHA-1 to enhance security.
Encrypt Your Password
Note: DES/MD5/SHA-1 are legacy algorithms and not recommended for modern password storage. Use strong hashing (bcrypt/argon2) with salts for production systems.
Password Encryption Utility: How It Works
The Tools bring you this free online Password Encryption Utility to help protect your website from hackers. Creating strong passwords and encrypting them is essential for safeguarding sensitive data and building user trust. Modern web applications should hash passwords securely to prevent unauthorized access.
This utility supports three ciphers: DES (Unix crypt), MD5, and SHA-1. MD5 and SHA-1 produce fixed-length hash digests, while DES uses a salt with a legacy algorithm. For production systems, prefer bcrypt or Argon2 with proper salting.
Recommended Workflow
- Create a strong password using a Password Strength Checker.
- Encrypt it with this tool to understand digest behavior.
- Adopt modern hashing (bcrypt/argon2) for storing passwords securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is encrypting passwords enough to secure accounts?
No. Use strong hashing (bcrypt/argon2), unique salts, and rate limiting. Encryption alone isn’t sufficient for secure storage.
Which methods does this tool support?
DES (Unix crypt), MD5, and SHA-1. These are legacy and suitable for learning. Use modern algorithms in production.
Do you store my passwords?
No. Inputs are processed to return an encrypted digest and are not retained.