Htpasswd Generator

Create Apache htpasswd lines using APR1 or SHA password hashes.

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How to use Htpasswd Generator

Three quick steps — no sign-up needed

  1. Step 1

    Enter username and password

    Choose the basic-auth user and the password to hash.

  2. Step 2

    Select algorithm

    Pick SHA-1 (Apache {SHA}) or APR1 (MD5 Apache portable) as offered.

  3. Step 3

    Copy the .htpasswd line

    Paste into your htpasswd file and protect the file permissions on the server.

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About Htpasswd Generator

Htpasswd Generator builds Apache-style password file lines for HTTP basic authentication using APR1 or SHA formats. Operators searching "htpasswd generator", "APR1 hash online", or "create htpasswd line" need a line to drop into a password file without running htpasswd locally.

Enter username and password, choose SHA-1 (Apache {SHA}) or APR1 (MD5 portable), and copy the output line. Deploy only over HTTPS - basic auth sends credentials on every request and is not a modern app login system.

APR1 and legacy SHA htpasswd formats are dated by current password-hashing standards. Prefer stronger auth (SSO, application sessions) when you can. Restrict .htpasswd file permissions on the server.

Generate on a trusted machine when passwords are highly sensitive. Rotate credentials after staff changes.

A sysadmin convenience tool - not a complete access-control architecture.

Benefits of Htpasswd Generator

Apache-compatible lines Ready for classic htpasswd files.
APR1 and SHA options Match older and portable Apache setups.
No local htpasswd binary needed Useful on locked-down workstations.
Copy-paste deploy Speed up basic-auth setup in staging.

Frequently asked questions

What is APR1?

An Apache-portable MD5-based password hash format used in many htpasswd files.

Is basic auth secure?

Only with HTTPS and careful ops; it is not ideal for public high-risk apps.

Where do I put the line?

In an htpasswd file referenced by your Apache AuthUserFile directive.

Can users see each other's passwords?

They should only see hashes - still protect the file from web access.

Should new projects use htpasswd?

Prefer modern auth when possible; htpasswd remains common for simple lab and staging locks.