Tag: edgeit

How EI sends emails (SMTP and PHP Mailer)

On EI, there are several use cases where communicating with users through email is important. While registering, an activation link or OTP is sent (I am still deciding which one to use, OTP or activation link). I am usi…

How EI stores passwords in databases

Up till now, I’ve been using MD5 encryption for storing passwords on the sites I’ve made. I know MD5 is not very robust or secure, but for my use cases, it was fine: a school management site, a per…