SHA-256 Password Hashing Tool with Salting

This Python script is a simple tool to hash passwords using the Secure Hashing Algorithm 256-bit (SHA-256). It provides a secure way to store passwords by converting them into a fixed-length hash value. The updated code now salts the password before hashing it, allowing for more security.

Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the script.
2. Run the script using Python.
3. Enter the password you want to hash when prompted.
4. The script will output the hashed password.

Requirements

• Python 3.x

How to Run

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the script.
3. Run the script using the following command:

python hashing_passwords.py