Crack functionsCrack functions
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These functions allow you to use the CrackLib library to test the
'strength' of a password. The 'strength' of a password is tested by that
checks length, use of upper and lower case and checked against the
specified CrackLib dictionary. CrackLib will also give helpful diagnostic
messages that will help 'strengthen' the password.
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More information regarding CrackLib along with the library can be found at
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In order to use these functions, you must compile PHP with Crack support
by using the option.
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This example shows how to open a CrackLib dictionary, test a given
password, retrieve any diagnostic messages, and close the dictionary.
CrackLib example
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If crack_check returns &true;,
crack_getlastmessage will return 'strong password'.
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