Syntax
$hash = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT);
$valid = password_verify($password, $hash);Examples
PHP password hashing example
A focused example you can adapt while practising.
$hash = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT);
$valid = password_verify($password, $hash);Best practices
- Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
- Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.
Runtime & versions
PHP runtime on a server or CLI. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.
PHP Manual