"pchstr must contain a $ as first char" Error in wappler?

[derick.007]

Whenever I try to authenticate a user like autologin, or like layout restriction. In such cases it shows error ?

Should I use Password Hash module now ?

[Teodor]

No, you should not use the password has module now, as it’s for argon2 hashing algorithm only.
Can you post a few screenshots showing how the security provider is setup under globals, and how is the login action used?

[derick.007]

Auth provider

Login API

[Teodor]

@derick.007

Well you should not be using the Password Verify option … it’s for argon2 only!

[derick.007]

It was working till I updated the /lib files

[Teodor]

The Use Password Hash Verify option cannot be used with any other hashing method except Argon2.
This had no effect until now, as Argon2 was not available for Nodejs.

It is only used here and should be enabled only for Argon2 hashing algorithm:

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