Xmod Pro | Password

This article explores the architecture, security implications, and advanced implementation patterns for using passwords within Xmod Pro. In Xmod Pro’s templating syntax, a password input is defined using the <xmod:TextBox> control with its TextMode property set to "Password" .

In Xmod Pro’s code-behind (or via a custom event handler in the XDPX file): Xmod Pro Password

context.ValidationErrors.Add("Password does not meet complexity requirements."); context.CancelSubmit = true; When you load an edit form for an

This ensures consistency whether the user registers via native DNN or your Xmod Pro form. When you load an edit form for an existing record, setting TextMode="Password" will result in an empty field (browsers do not send password values back to the client for security). This creates user confusion: “Why is my password blank?” Common Solution (and its flaw) Developers often load the actual hash into the Text property – but displaying a hash is useless and leaking hashes is a security vulnerability. Correct Pattern: Password Placeholder Logic Use a checkbox or separate "Change Password" section: hash them via DNN’s provider

Xmod Pro is an exceptional tool for building database-driven applications, but it is not a password manager . Treat password fields as ephemeral secrets—capture them, hash them via DNN’s provider, and discard the plaintext immediately. Never store, log, or display a password (hashed or otherwise) inside an Xmod Pro custom table.

By adhering to these patterns, you retain the flexibility of Xmod Pro’s templating without sacrificing enterprise-grade authentication security.