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JEM supports the ability to change the encryption function used to encrypt user passwords.  You can change it to md5, sha1 or the built-in mcrypt module.

If you want to be able to decrypt the password for whatever reason, you need to use the mcrypt option as md5 and sha1 encryption methods cannot be decrypted.

To change the encryption type for passwords,  follow these steps:

1. Open up /system/application/config/config.php for editing
2. Edit the following line:
   
   $config['members_password_function'] = 'mcrypt'; //md5, sha1, or mcrypt
   
   
3. Save the file.