How to Hash a Password with Bcrypt
Step-by-step guide to generating and verifying bcrypt password hashes using the DevHexLab Bcrypt Generator.
Tool Used
bcrypt Hash Generator
1
Open the Bcrypt Generator
Navigate to /tools/security/bcrypt-generator.
2
Enter the password
Type the password you want to hash into the input field. The tool never transmits this to any server.
3
Set the cost factor
Choose a cost (work factor) between 10 and 14. Higher values produce more secure hashes but take longer to compute. 12 is the current recommended default.
4
Hash and copy
Click Hash. The bcrypt hash appears and is ready to store in your database. You can also use the Verify tab to check that a plain-text password matches a stored hash.
All done!
You are ready to use bcrypt Hash Generator like a pro.