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HMAC Generator

Generate HMAC-SHA256 or HMAC-SHA512 signatures from message and key.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

Which algorithm should I use?+

SHA-256 for most APIs and webhooks. SHA-512 when you need a longer digest.

Hex or Base64 output?+

Hex is common in APIs and logs. Base64 is more compact.

Is the key stored?+

No. Key and message stay in your browser.

Same as JWT signing?+

JWT HS256 uses HMAC-SHA256. See JWT Generator for full tokens.