argon2-hasher is a Java library that provides a secure way to hash passwords using Argon2. Built on the argon-jvm framework, it ensures the highest level of security for your sensitive data. This application is ideal for anyone who needs to protect their passwords effectively.

Follow these steps to download and run argon2-hasher. You don’t need any programming knowledge to do this.

1. Visit the Releases page to download the latest version of argon2-hasher. Click here.
2. On the Releases page, find the newest version. This will be listed at the top.
3. Click on the version number to open the release details.
4. Scroll down to find the files available for download.
5. Download the file that ends with .jar, which is the Java archive file you will run.

To use argon2-hasher, ensure you have the following:

• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8 or above. You can download it here.
• A computer running Windows, macOS, or a modern Linux distribution.

Once you have downloaded the .jar file, here is how to run it:

1. Open your command line or terminal.

   • On Windows, search for “cmd” in the Start menu and open it.
   • On macOS, open “Terminal” from your Applications folder.
   • On Linux, open your terminal from the applications menu.

2. Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the jar file. Use the cd command to change directories.

   • Example for Windows: cd C:\path\to\your\download\folder
   • Example for macOS/Linux: cd /path/to/your/download/folder

3. Run the application using the following command:

   java -jar argon2-hasher.jar
   

4. After executing the command, follow the on-screen prompts to hash your passwords securely.

When you run argon2-hasher, it will provide you with simple instructions:

• Enter the password you wish to hash.
• Set the parameters for hashing, such as time cost, memory cost, and parallelism. These parameters can affect the speed and security of your password hashing.

After completing these steps, the application will output a hashed version of your password. Keep this hashed password safe. It can be used later for verification.

• Secure Password Hashing: Utilizes the Argon2 hashing algorithm, which is recognized as one of the best.
• Customizable Parameters: Choose your own settings for optimal balance between speed and security.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Runs on any system that supports Java.

If you experience any issues:

• Ensure you have the correct version of Java installed.
• Check that you are running the command from the correct directory.
• Look for any error messages in your terminal for more specific troubleshooting hints.

For more information, check out:

• Argon2 Official Documentation
• Java Documentation

For further support, feel free to raise an issue on the GitHub repository.

• Download argon2-hasher: Go to Releases
• View Source Code: GitHub Repository

Your passwords deserve to be protected. Follow these steps to get started with argon2-hasher today!