sha512Crypt

1. Import the function into your project:

ts

import { sha512Crypt } from 'ldap-passwords'

2. Encrypt a plain text password using sha512 and a random salt:

ts

const encryptedPassword = sha512Crypt('mySuperSecretPassword')
// return {CRYPT}$6$NQgPVC0up/oNVCb4$Aduz92Zfo/PFDE/XhvA3QmSqHquqdNiCdZvc9N5/UTpEUepMdd/6Mq/TeoM07wvyxHpg8ELGVzTWZt2e7Z9LY/

3. Encrypt a plain text password using sha512 and a custom salt:

The maximum length of salt is 16 characters

ts

const encryptedPassword = sha512Crypt('mySuperSecretPassword', 'myDopeCustomSalt')
// return {CRYPT}$6$myDopeCustomSalt$4ENRn.vwcs09z0fjr6Jt3NMOFVkn.p9v7ilDcK/CwRnQm48Y5HawkiGivh4gBTLwSY4SQNfCAe05E1nCTpZ0u.