About the htpasswd tool

htpasswd is a core component of the Apache HTTP server , used to create and update the text file storing the username/password to achieve basic HTTP authentication . This online tool mimics the official command line functionality , for all web server administrators to provide convenient services .

Supported encryption algorithms

MD5：
- Use Apache's proprietary MD5 variant.
- Windows/Netware default encryptionSHA：
- LDAP-compliant secure hash algorithm.
- Suitable for Netscape Directory Services compatibility.crypt()：
- Traditional encryption for UNIX systems
- Not applicable to Windows environments Plaintext (not recommended)：
- For test environments only
- May not be supported on some platforms

Typical Application Scenarios

- Generate password files for non-Apache servers such as Nginx
- Quickly test HTTP authentication configurations
- Temporary protection of development environment directories

Security Tips

All password generation is done locally in the browser, no sensitive information is transmitted to the server. It is recommended to download the file immediately after generation, not stored in the network.