With most websites, if someone steals your password, you can change it. With Rentry, if someone steals your edit code:
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A: Extremely unlikely. Edit codes are randomly generated strings with high entropy (combination of letters, numbers, and symbols). Brute-forcing one is computationally infeasible. rentry.co edit code
When you create a post, Rentry hashes your edit code (using a strong algorithm) and stores only the hash on their server. They never store the raw code.
When you go back to edit your post, you enter MySuperSecretCats92. The server hashes it again. If the hashes match, you get the keys to the castle. If not, access denied. With most websites, if someone steals your password,
This system means that even if Rentry’s database is hacked, hackers cannot see your edit codes. They only see the hashes.
Once you possess the code, editing your paste is straightforward. There are two primary methods. When you go back to edit your post,
Rentry.co does not track users via accounts, sessions, or IP addresses for authorization purposes. Authorization is solely determined by knowledge of the Edit Code.