Better Password Input Fields: Chroma-Hash
Chroma-Hash is a jQuery plugin that aims to offer a better password input experience.
The Problem:
A standard password field replaces the entered characters with "●" characters. The problem is "we never know if we made a typo or not until the form is submitted & a reply is received from the server".
The Solution:
Chroma-Hash, "converts the values entered" into a colored visualization.
A user filling the password field can easily recognize that if the colors are the usual equivalents of the password or not. And, anyone who sees the colors won't have any idea what the actual password is.
The script can also be used to visualize password confirmations (password & confirm password fields).
P.S. A detailed info on the method & security concerns can be found at the developer's related post.
Compatibility: All Major Browsers
Website: http://mattt.github.com/Chroma-Hash/
Download: http://github.com/mattt/Chroma-Hash/
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- Filed under: Forms, Goodies, MIT License
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4 Responses for "Better Password Input Fields: Chroma-Hash"
I absolutely love this idea. Many users have multiple passwords. I they are using the incorrect one, this will save them some trouble. Thanks for you input!
Why do we even need to mask the password during signup? Are there really enough people shoulder surfing to make this necessary?
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