# Hashing

#### Hashing

Hashing is a technique used to secure your data by converting plain text into a unique hashed representation that cannot be directly reverted to its original form.

This method is commonly used for storing passwords, as it is not a good practice to store plain text passwords. Instead, passwords are hashed and stored in the database.\
While hashed text cannot be reversed, you can validate a password by comparing it with the hashed text.&#x20;

In this action, you can configure the following:

#### Input Hashable Data

Specify the data to be hashed using the **Dynamic Data Source Selector** popup.

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