An .htpasswd file is used to store usernames and hashed passwords for Basic Authentication. It is the industry standard for protecting directories on Apache and Nginx web servers.
Yes. This tool uses 100% Client-Side JavaScript. Your password never leaves your browser and is never sent to our servers, ensuring maximum privacy and security.
Modern Nginx and Apache servers support SHA-1 and MD5 (APR1). For legacy support, MD5 is common, but for modern web environments, Bcrypt or SHA-1 are preferred for their better structure.