Friends of InterAkt Extensions

Hi all,
When I first launched a website the "encrypt password" option for new user registration was not set.
Now I need to enable it.

But before doing this I ask:

What does it happen if I enable it now (while the table is being populated by new users every day)?

Can I enable it without affecting the current users login? I don't think it is possible without creating problem, but I prefer to ask before doing anything.

Please note the site will be closed on 30 april 2012.

TIA for any suggestion.

tony

It will make a difference as the current stored passwords are not encrypted.
If you change over now all registered members will get errors logging in as the system tries to decrypt a non-encrypted password.

The best approach would be to send out a not stating that the website is under maintenance and lock everyone out for the time it is going to take you to implement the changes and issue new passwords.

Remember you will probably need to increase the length of the password field in the database to accommodate the encrypted passwords.

Good luck.