String to md5 - Tool

Tool to generate a md5 hash from a string.

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Edited: 2023-10-28 09:19

String to convert to md5:

Converted string:

Your md5 hash will appear here

cURL:

curl -d "string=test" https://beamtic.com/api/hash/md5

PHP:

echo md5('test');

JavaScript:

httpClient.post("https://beamtic.com/api/hash/md5", "string=test", function (response) {
    alert(response);
});

MD5 (Message-Digest Algorithm 5)

MD5 has been a widely-used cryptographic hash function that produces a 128-bit hash value. It is no longer considered secure for security applications, and should no longer be used for such purposes. You may want to consider using sha256 or sha512 with PHP's hash function instead, as these are both more secure options for password hashing.

In PHP you may generate a MD5 hash using the following code:

$password = "test";
$hashed_password = md5($password);

echo $hashed_password; // Outputs: 098f6bcd4621d373cade4e832627b4f6

Note. The MD5 hash for test is 098f6bcd4621d373cade4e832627b4f6. You can generate more yourself using this tool.

If you are trying to generate a MD5 hash from JavaScript, use our API endpoint:

let my_string_to_be_hashed = 'test';
httpClient.post("https://beamtic.com/api/hash/md5", "string=" + my_string_to_be_hashed, function (response) {
    alert(response);
});

Note. If you need a HTTP client to help you perform the request, you may use this: JavaScript HTTP Client

Using salts for password hashes

Remember to also use a salt when hashing passwords, as it will make it harder for hackers to reverse-lookup the original passwords using rainbow tables.

Salts are even more secure if they are generated randomly and stored in a seperate database with limited API access. Using salts is of no value if the hashes themselves are stored in the same database and/or table as the hashed password themselves, since hackers will have too easy a time connecting the salts with the associated passwords if they gain database access. Nevertheless, if done properly, random salts will be more secure, and it will make it harder for hackers to abuse the credentials in other systems where a password may have been carelessly reused by a user.

TWO-factor authentication

TWO-factor authentication will provide an additional layer of security that is extremely hard to break. It is advisable to use it in key places, such as when a user attempts to access or change certain personal information or settings. If possible, always provide an option for users to enable two-factor authentication in your app or website.

Two-factor authentication can prevent attackers from gaining unauthorized access to users data and protected system areas even in siturations where they manage to obtain a user's password.

Reusing passwords is bad

You may also want to recommend your users start using a password manager so they can more easily avoid reusing passwords. Preferably a free open source password manager like KeepassXC.

Other uses

While MD5 is now considered insecure for password hashing, it is still perfectly fine to use it for file integrity checking.