Hashing passwords?

When you insert the data into the database:
$salt="A3rT7"; //can be whatever you want
$password=crypt(md5(sha1($salt.$_POST[password]))); //functions and variables can be in any order you want

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code reads from top down. where do u think is gies in the php file?

-- Akshay

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If you have such minimal knowledge, might I suggest online tutorials from W3Schools.com or PHP.net?

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they have tut's on php.net ? thought it was only documentation

-- Akshay

Both of you-I don't see why you can't learn from PHP.net.
It lists all of the functions along with their parameters. Does it tell you what a variable is and what a loop is? No, but for a function reference, PHP.net has the latest and best on Ming and image functions.

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And for videos, I suggest PHPAcademy--that's who I went for my PHP needs.

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The simplest way would be this:

$password=md5($_POST['password']);

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

Skittles-It can be cracked within minutes with the appropriate rainbow table.

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@PasserByGuy hence why I said "The simplest way...".

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

Well, why show him something simple when you can show him something that is actually used?
I mean, you don't just use md5() for Realms, do you?

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No I use sha1, md5 and $salt (well, I use a different var, but you get the point. ;) )

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.