Why is Bcrypt better than SHA-256 for passwords?
Bcrypt is intentionally slow and salted, raising brute-force cost. Fast hashes are unsuitable for storing user passwords.
Bcrypt Hash Generator
DevTools Bcrypt Hash Generator creates and verifies Bcrypt password hashes locally in your browser with configurable salt rounds—for auth and migration testing.
Bcrypt Hash Generator
Generate and verify Bcrypt password hashes with configurable salt rounds to balance security and performance.
Computation runs locally and may take several seconds with high rounds.
About this tool
Bcrypt is a slow password hash with built-in salt and tunable cost via rounds. Use it to debug registration, login, and password verification flows.
How to use
- Enter a plaintext password.
- Set salt rounds.
- Generate a hash or paste an existing hash to verify.
FAQ
What salt rounds should I use?
Depends on server performance and login latency. 10–12 is common; benchmark in your production environment.
Is my password uploaded?
No. Hashing and verification run locally in your browser.
Is this tool free?
Yes. No registration required.
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