ENCODE( )

This MySQL function encrypts a given string in binary format and locks it with the password. You should not use this function for the password column in the user table of the mysql database. Use PASSWORD( ) instead.

Syntax

ENCODE(string, password)

Explanation

This function encrypts a given string in binary format and locks it with the password. You should not use this function for the password column in the user table of the mysql database. Use PASSWORD( ) instead.

Examples

UPDATE teachers
SET pwd = ENCODE('test', 'oreilly')
WHERE teacher_id = '730522';

The function here encrypts the word test and locks it with the oreilly password. The results are stored in the pwd column for the chosen teacher. To unlock the results, use the DECODE( ) function with the same password.