HashSHA256 function

Syntax

HashSHA256(cleartext_string)

Description

Use the HashSHA256 function to generate a hashed string that is always 44 characters in length. The input is variable length, with no maximum size.

Generally the HashSHA256 function is used like a checksum—for example, to compare hashed values to ensure they match.

Parameters

Parameter	Description
cleartext_string	Specifies the string, such as a password, to be hashed.

Returns

A hash string.

Example

&HASHVALUE = HashSHA256(&newtext);
&HASHPRIOR = REC.STOREDHASH.Value;
If Not (&HASHVALUE = &HASHPRIOR) Then
   /* do error handling */
End-If;