t.c.c.IUsernameHashedPassword(ICredentials) : interface documentation

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Known implementations: twisted.cred.credentials.CramMD5Credentials, twisted.cred.credentials.UsernameHashedPassword, twisted.spread.pb._PortalAuthChallenger, twisted.web2.auth.digest.DigestedCredentials

I encapsulate a username and a hashed password.

This credential is used when a hashed password is received from the party requesting authentication. CredentialCheckers which check this kind of credential must store the passwords in plaintext (or as password-equivalent hashes) form so that they can be hashed in a manner appropriate for the particular credentials class.
Instance VariablesusernameThe username associated with these credentials. (type: str )
Method checkPassword Validate these credentials against the correct password.
def checkPassword(password): (source)
Validate these credentials against the correct password.
ParameterspasswordThe correct, plaintext password against which to check.
Returnsa deferred which becomes, or a boolean indicating if the password matches.
API Documentation for Twisted, generated by pydoctor at 2011-10-27 15:57:47.