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HMAC Generator

Generate key-based HMAC (Hash-based Message Authentication Code) values for messages.

HMAC Generator & Authenticator

Generate secure Hash-based Message Authentication Codes (HMAC) using SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 algorithms for API authentication and data integrity verification.

Multiple Algorithms

Support for SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 hash algorithms with simultaneous generation.

Secure Authentication

Generate cryptographically secure authentication codes for API security and message verification.

Browser-Based Crypto

Uses native Web Crypto API for secure, client-side HMAC generation without server dependencies.

Security Applications

  • API Authentication

    Verify request integrity and authenticate API calls with secure HMAC signatures

  • Webhook Verification

    Ensure webhook requests come from trusted sources using HMAC validation

  • JWT Token Signing

    Secure JSON Web Tokens with HMAC-based digital signatures

  • Data Integrity Verification

    Detect unauthorized modifications to stored or transmitted data

Algorithm Comparison

HMAC-SHA1 (160-bit)

Legacy systems only - not recommended for new implementations

HMAC-SHA256 (256-bit)

Recommended for most applications - excellent security and performance balance

HMAC-SHA384 (384-bit)

High security requirements - government and enterprise applications

HMAC-SHA512 (512-bit)

Maximum security - cryptographic applications and sensitive data

🔐 HMAC Security Best Practices

• Use SHA-256 or stronger algorithms

Avoid SHA-1 for new implementations

• Generate high-entropy secret keys

Use cryptographically secure random generators

• Never hardcode secret keys

Store keys securely using environment variables

• Implement key rotation policies

Regularly update keys for enhanced security

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