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How are passwords stored?

Q: How are passwords stored?

SPChat uses Argon2id for password hashing, the current gold standard. Plaintext passwords are never stored. On admin-triggered resets, the new password is sent to the user by email and immediately hashed.

SPChat stores passwords only as Argon2id hashes. Learn how password resets, temporary credentials and first-login changes are handled.

Published on: April 12, 2026

SPChat uses Argon2id for password hashing, the current gold standard. Plaintext passwords are never stored. On admin-triggered resets, the new password is sent to the user by email and immediately hashed.