How do I hash passwords securely in PHP (password_hash)?

Hashing passwords is an essential security practice in web development. In PHP, the password_hash function allows you to generate a secure hash of a password, making it difficult for attackers to recover the original password.

This example demonstrates how to securely hash a password using the password_hash function in PHP.


        <?php
        // Sample password
        $password = "my_secure_password";

        // Hash the password securely
        $hashedPassword = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT);

        // Output the hashed password
        echo "Hashed Password: " . $hashedPassword;
        ?>