PBKDF2 Hash Generator
Generate PBKDF2 key derivations with configurable iterations. FIPS 140-2 compliant. 100% client-side.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data is ever sent to any server.
pbkdf2 FAQ
What is PBKDF2?
PBKDF2 (Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2) applies a pseudorandom function (like HMAC-SHA256) iteratively to derive a key. It is defined in RFC 8018 and NIST SP 800-132.
How many iterations should I use?
OWASP recommends 600,000 iterations with SHA-256 or 210,000 with SHA-512 (as of 2023). Apple uses 10 million iterations for iCloud Keychain. More is always better if performance allows.
PBKDF2 vs Argon2id?
Argon2id is recommended for new systems because PBKDF2 is not memory-hard, making it vulnerable to GPU/ASIC attacks. PBKDF2 is widely supported in legacy systems and compliance frameworks (FIPS 140-2).
Where is PBKDF2 required?
PBKDF2 is mandated by NIST SP 800-132 and required for FIPS 140-2/3 compliance. It is used in WPA2 WiFi security, .NET's Rfc2898DeriveBytes, and Django's default password hasher.
All Hash Algorithms
Generate and verify hashes with any of our supported algorithms
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