What Are Those Numbers Labeled MD5, SHA, Etc., Listed With Downloads?
⚛️ Wonder what those strange strings of numbers labelled things like MD5 or SHA mean next to a download? They’re a way to double-check that a file is safe and complete. Here’s how checksums work, why they matter, and when you might want to use them.⚛️ Checking checksums
Checksums like MD5 and SHA are long numbers that prove a file you downloaded is complete and unchanged. By comparing the site’s published checksum with one you calculate, you can confirm the file isn’t broken or tampered with. It provides extra safety for important downloads.
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