Htpasswd Password Generator

This tool generates htpasswd-compatible password hashes and full htpasswd lines for Apache basic authentication. It accepts a username, a password, and a hashing algorithm, and outputs either a single htpasswd entry or just the hash for script-driven deployments. Supported algorithms include APR1-MD5, bcrypt, and DES-based crypt. The intended users are DevOps engineers, system administrators, and security professionals responsible for protected web directories.
Conceptually, the tool applies the selected hash function to the provided password using an optional salt. The resulting string embeds the salt as required by the algorithm and is formatted for the htpasswd file. All computations occur in memory, with no storage of credentials beyond the current session, enabling safe testing and repeated deployments.
This approach reduces manual hashing errors, speeds server provisioning, and supports automated workflows. Teams can generate consistent entries for new deployments, migrations, or configuration management, and validate the produced hashes before applying them to live servers.
Core features include multiple algorithms, adjustable cost factors for bcrypt, optional salt overrides, and export modes. The tool emphasizes correctness, portability, and compatibility with Unix/Linux Apache htpasswd conventions, making it suitable for DevOps pipelines and secure web hosting.