• Registered: 2007-03-05
  • Posts: 5

Topic: Question about using MD5 instead of SHA1

I have an entire database of olders from a local website that I'd like to convert for use with my PunBB installation.

The old DB pwds are all in MD5, but my install of PunBB is SHA1.

Where would I change this setting so I can reuse the old passwords and not have to require all these old users to register again?

  • From: Leuven, Belgium
  • Registered: 2005-06-14
  • Posts: 2,653

Re: Question about using MD5 instead of SHA1

They'll all work, PunBB will convert them.

  • Registered: 2007-03-05
  • Posts: 5

Re: Question about using MD5 instead of SHA1

So, I can keep the SHA1 passwords already in the system, imported the MD5s and they'll work?

  • Registered: 2004-05-24
  • Posts: 449

Re: Question about using MD5 instead of SHA1

The first time you login your MD5 password will be rehashed by SHA1.

  • Registered: 2004-05-24
  • Posts: 449

Re: Question about using MD5 instead of SHA1

Also you might want to read this

  • Registered: 2007-03-05
  • Posts: 5

Re: Question about using MD5 instead of SHA1

Many thanks.  I will try porting them and see what works.