ASP.NET Core Web API with Password Hashing and PostgreSQL Storage

This project is a demonstration of building a secure ASP.NET Core Web API with password hashing using salt and storing user credentials in a PostgreSQL database. By implementing proper password hashing techniques and utilizing a secure database storage mechanism, this API ensures that user passwords are adequately protected from common security threats like brute-force attacks and password leaks.

Features

• Password Hashing with Salt: User passwords are securely hashed using a strong cryptographic algorithm along with a unique salt for each user. This ensures that even if two users have the same password, their hashed values will be different.
• PostgreSQL Database Storage: User credentials are stored in a PostgreSQL database, ensuring data integrity and security. PostgreSQL offers robust features for data management and provides a scalable solution for storing user information.
• ASP.NET Core Web API: The API is built using ASP.NET Core, a cross-platform framework for building modern, cloud-based applications. It provides a flexible and powerful environment for creating web APIs that can be hosted on various platforms.

Technologies Used

ASP.NET Core: The primary framework for building web applications and APIs.

C#: The programming language used for backend logic and API.

Swagger UI: A tool to document and test APIs.

PostgreSQL: A lightweight, file-based database used for local development and testing.

Run Locally

Clone the project

  git clone https://github.com/imdesai00/hashpassword.git

Navigate to the project directory.

  cd your-repo

Set up the necessary database configurations in appsettings.json.

  dotnet build
  dotnet run