Source: wikibot/crypt-unix
= Crypt (Unix)
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In the context of Unix and Unix-like operating systems, \`crypt\` typically refers to a function or utility used for encryption and decryption of data, particularly passwords. It is part of the Unix password management system for securely storing and verifying user passwords. Historically, the \`crypt\` function was included in the C library and used a simple form of encryption called DES (Data Encryption Standard).