How to create tables with password fields in mysql?

Question

Should I create the password column as a regular varchar and then insert like this:

sha1($pass_string)

Or should I do something extra upon the

Answer 1

Most people save the hash as you have suggested. It's safe enough and simple, making it a good choice.

Note that all hashes can be cracked eventually, so any hash is better than none and SHA is strong enough.