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chkpass
A deprecated contrib module providing a datatype designed for storing encrypted passwords
This entry relates to a PostgreSQL feature, application/utility, website or other subject which is no longer available/maintained.
chkpass is a deprecated a contrib module providing a datatype designed for storing encrypted passwords.
chkpass was introduced in PostgreSQL 7.2 and was removed before the release of PostgreSQL 11 as it was no longer seen as a viable security too.
Change history
- PostgreSQL 11
- removed (commit 5d3cad56)
- PostgreSQL 7.2
- added (commit b95ff0c5)
References
- PostgreSQL 10 documentation: chkpass